Preparing For Any Emergency

 What Should I Take With Me?

Prepare in advance for emergencies.  Keep emergency supplies in a place known to all family members. Read the information on this site.  Study this map.

Keep important papers in a safe place.  Keep your car filled with fuel.  Make a list of things you would take in an emergency.  Add them to the list below.

Take the items on this list:
  • Needed medicines
  • Baby food and formula
  • Credit cards, checkbook, cash, and important papers
  • Two changes of clothing per person
  • An extra pair of shoes per person
  • Two blankets or a sleeping bag per person
  • Toiletries
  • Eyeglasses or contacts
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  • Battery-powered radios
  • Batteries
  • Flashlight
  • First aid kit
  • Emergency Information
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 Where Should I Go?

You can go to a place of your choice. For an emergency at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant, this may be to a friend's or relative's house more than 10 miles from the Perry Nuclear Power Plant. You may want to stay at a care center. The care centers will have food, water, medical and social services. They will help you locate family members. They will have a list of people staying there.

 Where Will Care Centers Be?

Care centers are shown on this map. Care centers are listed here.

 How Do I Get There?

Drive your own car. Take only one car per family. If you have room, you may offer a ride to someone without a car. Use the most direct evacuation route.

 What If I Don't Have A Ride?

If you do not have a car, get a ride from a neighbor or friend who has room. If this is not possible, proceed to a pick-up point. The county will provide rides for those who need them.

What about Children in Preschools and Daycare Centers?

Preschools and daycare centers located within ten miles of the Perry Nuclear Power Plant have plans for what to do during an emergency. In the event of an emergency preschool and daycare centers may be canceled using their regular school cancellation process or they may close early. Children in affected areas will be sheltered there, if necessary. If told to evacuate, your child will be taken to a predetermined location. For additional information contact your child's daycare center administrator or contact your local emergency management agency or department of emergency services.

 What About Children In School?

Complete information is available from your local school district. Children will be cared for at receiving schools until parents come for them. Relocating and receiving schools are listed here. Local radio and TV stations also will tell you the names of these schools. Do not pick-up your child from the school they attend. They will be taken to another school away from the emergency, if needed.

What About Patients In Hospitals and Nursing Homes?

Information will be available from hospitals, nursing homes, and your county emergency management agency or department of emergency services as to where patients will be transferred if an evacuation is recommended.

What About The Elderly and Disabled?

There will be special assistance for those who need help to leave the area. If you or someone you know may need help, fill out the Special Needs Information Card. SEND IT TODAY. The county will get help to you if you need to evacuate. This information will be kept confidential; it will only be used to ensure you are provided help during an emergency.

To Learn More, Or If Your Special Needs Change Call:

Ashtabula County
Emergency Management Agency ...............(440) 576-9148

Geauga County
Department of Emergency Services ............(440) 279-2170

Lake County
 Emergency Management Agency ...............(440) 256-1415

 What About Pets? What About Guide Dogs?

Pets
You may not take your pets with you to a care center. Plan now for your pet's care in any emergency. It is recommended that you make prior arrangements with friends, relatives, or pet boarding facilities. If you need more information, call your county emergency management agency or department of emergency services.

Guide Dogs
You may take your guide dog with you to a care center. It is recommended that you pack supplies in advance to care for your guide dog. If you need more information, call your county emergency management agency or department of emergency services.

 What If I Have Livestock To Care For?

Listen To Your Radio Or TV For Instructions

If there is an emergency, you may be told to put livestock indoors and give them stored feed and protected water.

If told to evacuate, leave your livestock on the farm. Put them in a barn or other shelter, and leave them with water and food.

(02/26/08)

Federal and State agencies will do follow-up surveys on farm products to check for contamination. For more information and/or a copy of the "Radiological Emergency Information for Agriculture Producers, Processors, and Distributors" brochure, contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture, 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 or via telephone at 1-800-282-1955.