Welcome to Allen County Public Health’s Website!
Open Office Hours:
(For the health department building – 219 E. Market St.)
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Allen County Public Health continues to offer routine immunization appointments for infants, children, adolescents and adults. Click here to schedule a vaccination appointment or call 419-228-4457.
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Taking Shelter from the Storm: ![]()
Be Weather-Ready: Check the forecast regularly to see if you're at risk for tornadoes. Listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay informed about tornado watches and warnings. ![]()
Sign Up for Notifications: Know how your community sends warnings. Several communities in Allen County have outdoor sirens. Others depend on media and smart phones to alert residents of severe storms capable of producing tornadoes. Sign up for Alert Allen County to receive alerts in the event of an emergency or severe weather condition. Sign up on Allen County EMA’s webpage (www.allen-ema.com/). ![]()
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Create a Communications Plan: Have a family plan that includes an emergency meeting place and related information. If you live in a mobile home or home without a basement, identify a nearby safe building you can get to quickly, such as a church or family member.![]()
Pick a safe room in your home, such as a basement, storm cellar, or an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows. ![]()
Practice Your Plan: Conduct a family severe thunderstorm drill regularly so everyone knows what to do if a tornado is approaching. Make sure all members of your family know to go there when tornado warnings are issued. Don't forget pets if time allows.![]()
Prepare Your Home: Consider having your safe room reinforced. You can find plans for reinforcing an interior room to provide better protection on the Federal Emergency Management Agency website.![]()
Help Your Neighbor: Encourage your loved ones to prepare for the possibility of tornadoes. Take CPR training so you can help if someone is hurt.![]()
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For more information about emergency preparedness please visit: www.allencountypublichealth.org/.../%c2%b7fact.../![]()
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May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! What’s the best way to get active? Whatever gets you moving! #MoveYourWay #PhysicalFitness #SportsMonth #GetActive #FitnessGoal
Now that the weather is warming up, now is the perfect time to go on a “color walk” with your family! 🌞 It’s a fun way to explore the world while building observation skills—perfect for little ones! Simply choose a color, take a walk, & look closely for your special color! 🌸🍃
Order a Free Narcan Kit online: [www.surveymonkey.com/r/AllenCountyNarcanbyMail ]and have it mailed to any Ohio address.![]()
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You can also pick up Narcan in person. Call Sarah at Allen County Public Health 419-228-4457 or e-mail![]()
smisiakiewicz@allenhealthdept.org to arrange for naloxone pick up. ![]()
Appointments preferred; walk-ins served based on staff availability.![]()
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Naloxone is a drug that can reverse opioid overdose by blocking the effects of opioids and quickly restoring breathing.![]()
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It is recommended that if you or someone you know, are at risk for opiate overdose that you take Narcan training and receive your free project dawn kit.![]()
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To learn more visit: www.allencountypublichealth.org/health-education/project-dawn/![]()
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#OverdoseAware #EndOverdose![]()
#addiction
LACNIP is gearing up for gardening season! We will be having volunteer days monthly March through May to get the community gardens ready for the season. ![]()
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Volunteer Days 2nd Saturdays of March April and May:![]()
Location- Spring and Collett Gardens ![]()
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Volunteer Days 3rd Saturdays of March April and May:![]()
Location- LACNIP building - with the garden beds behind the building ![]()
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Time: 9-12pm (canceled for bad weather)![]()
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All skill and ability levels welcome!![]()
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Want more info? Call Denise: 419-230-4335!
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