In case of an emergency

Lorain County Public Health prepares for emergencies like natural disasters, disease outbreaks, terrorist attacks, and more.

Fill it with enough supplies so you and your family can live on it for at least 72 hours.

Some items to include:

Family members might not all be in the same place when a disaster strikes. Plan in advance:

Lorain County may experience tornadoes, floods, extreme heat, winter storms, and extreme cold. Click below to learn how to prepare:

Special guides:

To volunteer to help during an emergency, visit our Medical Reserve Corps page.

Contact 440-322-6367 and ask to speak with a preparedness coordinator if you have any questions about preparedness, or would like more resources.

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