In case of an emergency

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

Prepare Yourself and Your Family

Build an Emergency Kit

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

Some items to include:

• Water
• Non-perishable foods
• Medical supplies
• Flashlights
• Batteries
• Weather radio
• Emergency Supply List - click here 

Make a Family Communications Plan

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

• How to get to a safe place
• How to contact other family members
• How to get back together with family members
• What to do in different situations.

Check out this guide to create a family communications plan -click here.

Plan for Natural Disasters and Weather

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

• Prepare for a Tornado
• Prepare for Floods
• Prepare for Extreme Heat
• Prepare for Winter Weather 

More Resources

• Ready.Gov outlines plans for most situations.

Special guides:

• Planning and Preparing for Disasters: Seniors
• Planning and Preparing for Disasters: Infants and Young Children
• Planning and Preparing for Disasters: Individuals with Disabilities or Access & Functional Needs
• Planning and Preparing for Disasters: College Campus
• Planning and Preparing for Disasters: Pets
• Planning and Preparing for Disasters: Nuclear Power Plants

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.