Health & Public Safety

Door Check Program

Several nights each week the village’s police officers perform door checks of all the businesses in town to ensure that they are secure. If a business is found unlocked the officer will investigate first if a break-in has occurred then will contact the business operator to inform him or her of the situation.

Street Lights

Street lights deter crime. Knowing this the village maintains approximately 237 street lights at an annual cost exceeding $25,000.00. In addition the lights improve traffic safety and create a welcoming atmosphere.

Fire Protection

McConnelsville has excellent fire protection which is reflected in an Insurance Service Organization rate of 3. The I.S.O. 3 rating places the village in the top 8% of all Ohio communities. The village has 111 fire hydrants in service and has more than one million gallons of water in storage to fight fires. Fire service is provided by the volunteer M & M Fire Department. The village supports the fire department financially through a voter approved fire levy. The fire levy generates approximately $25,000.00 of revenue all of which is transferred to the fire department.

County Health Department

The village transfers approximately $12,000 annually to the Morgan County Health Department to support the health departments various programs. These programs include food service inspections and licensing, immunizations, child wellness, private septic system inspections, and distribution of preventative health information.