Lucas County anchored by Toledo sits on the western end of Lake Erie at the mouth of the Maumee River. The county faces moderate tornado risk and lake storm surge from Lake Erie during major weather events. Toledo is a major industrial and glass manufacturing center. Davis-Besse Nuclear Plant is within 50 miles creating nuclear ingestion zone considerations. Jeep manufacturing at the Stellantis Toledo Assembly Plant creates critical automotive industry emergency planning considerations.
// 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Lake Erie Storm |
| Secondary Hazard | Flash Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (419) 213-4000 |
| Emergency Shelters | 14 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-75 I-280 US-20 OH-2 |
// County Profile
| County | Lucas County OH |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| Population | 430 |
| Area | 341 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Ohio Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.