Valparaiso Indiana is the county seat of Porter County in northwestern Indiana within range of the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant and the industrial corridor along Lake Michigan. The city is home to Valparaiso University. Porter County sits in a tornado corridor and experiences significant severe weather. The proximity to nuclear and major industrial facilities in the Lake Michigan corridor creates emergency planning requirements.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Identify an interior room or storm shelter.
- Monitor NOAA weather alerts continuously.
- Keep emergency kit accessible at all times.
- Prepare for sudden power outages.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
- Potassium Iodide (KI) Tablets
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Nuclear / Tornado / Industrial |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2020 Tornado |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 219-462-1161 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 760 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Porter County IN
Indiana · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Low Risk