MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026 — Yesterday, Boardman Township, along with our neighboring communities, experienced a devastating severe weather event. First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with the residents of Mahoning County who have been impacted by this catastrophic storm.

Immediately following the storm, every Boardman Township department worked together to ensure the safety of our residents. Our Fire Department, Police Department, and Road Department have been working around the clock to clear debris, reopen roadways, direct traffic, and respond to emergency needs. In addition, Township officials have been in direct communication with local, state, and federal leaders to advocate for disaster relief resources and support for our community. We also received a call from Governor Dewine asking what the State could do to help.

This morning, Township Administrator Mark Ragozine and Fire Chief Mark Pitzer met with the Emergency Management Agency to coordinate recovery efforts and establish a comprehensive plan for Boardman Township’s recovery.

Further, starting tomorrow the Boardman Road Department will be out with a woodchipper to clean up debris from residents’homes. We ask that any branches or tree debris be placed in the right of way for easy access for the Road Department to clear. We will be conducting this cleanup over the next several days.

As we move forward, we remain committed to helping our residents in every way possible. Boardman Township is a community defined by resilience, compassion, and strength. Together, we will continue to support one another, rebuild, and emerge stronger from this difficult time.