Lake County on Lake Erie northeast of Cleveland is within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone of Perry Nuclear Power Plant. The county faces Lake Erie storm surge and moderate tornado risk. The Grand River creates flooding risk. Mentor and Willoughby are major suburban communities. As the host county for Perry Nuclear the county has the most detailed nuclear emergency plans of any Ohio county.
// 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
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Lake Erie Storm |
| Secondary Hazard | Nuclear Proximity |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (440) 350-2800 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-90 OH-2 US-20 OH-306 |
// County Profile
| County | Lake County OH |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| Population | 230 |
| Area | 228 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Ohio Counties
Montgomery County OH
Tornado / Severe Storm
6/10
Moderate
Fayette County OH
Tornado / Lake Erie Storm
5/10
Low
Paulding County OH
Tornado / Lake Erie Storm
5/10
Low
Clark County OH
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
Moderate
Hocking County OH
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
Low
Seneca County OH
Tornado / Lake Erie Storm
5/10
Low