General inquiries and concerns, or to submit a complaint or report a non-emergency environmental situation. Region 5 covers the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Regulates and disseminates workplace safety education to employers and employees.

Provides free child safety seats and booster seats to eligible families.

Provides free furnace inspections and cleaning, consumer education, and (in some cases), a possible furnace/hot water tank replacement. Installs carbon monoxide detectors. Clients will be connected to all other energy efficiency/weatherization programs offered by this agency.

Division of Watercraft is responsible for boating safety, education, and law enforcement on all waters of the state. This statewide area includes the near-shore area along 451 miles of the Ohio River, approximately half the entire surface area of Lake Erie, more than 605 inland lakes, and over 60,000 miles of inland streams, rivers, and other waterways. The Division administers and enforces all laws regarding identification, numbering, titling, use, and operation of recreational boats on Ohio’s waters. It conducts water safety education programs and develops boating facilities on major water areas of the state.

Provides non-recurrent, short-term benefits that deal with a specific crisis situation or episode of need; not intended to meet recurrent or ongoing need; and will not extend beyond four months. Vehicle Repair /Gas Cards (4-$100 gas cards per year); Rental and Utility Assistance; Job related services: uniform, work boots, safety glasses; Job retention services: job coaching, vocational assessment; Lice Eradication; and Parenting Classes .

Protects and improves the health of the community through the use of public health nurses. Services include immunization clinics, screening programs, nutrition counseling (WIC), outreach, and health education and prevention programs for the community at large.

Provides information, help with identifying and advice on beg bugs to help individuals prevent, control and/or eradicate infestations.

Provides energy improvements to make homes safer, healthier, and more affordable to live in. Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) services include attic, wall and basement insulation; heating system repairs or replacements; air-leakage reduction; and other measures where appropriate. Additional service options for HWAP participants are also available for Columbia Gas customers. These could include help with: - Insulation — attic, floor, walls, pipes, and ducts. - Energy efficient light bulbs. - Refrigerators. - New energy efficient water measures (low flow shower heads, aerators, hot water heater blanket). - Energy Education.

MCHD investigates causes, characteristics and impact of diseases required to be reported to the health department under the Ohio Revised Code and work to prevent further spread.

Provides lead testing of homes. Supplies contractors who make necessary home modifications valued up to $8,000 for income-eligible homeowners or renters to provide a lead-safe environment for children. Loans out a vacuum cleaner equipped to capture lead swept up in the cleaner. Maintains a list of properties that have been abated for lead and made safe.

Provides education in various programs, including healthy lifestyles, dental services, radon, car seat installation and availability, public safety campaigns and smoke-free workplace.

Manage and deliver coordinated transportation services to residents of Columbiana County. Provides transportation planning, rider training, trip brokerage and coordination, safe-driver training, and the coordination of all transportation options within the county. Specific attention to promoting accessibility, education and awareness to older adults, persons with disabilities, persons with low income, veterans and other underserved populations.

Offers free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds. Earn While You Learn class "Understanding Pregnancy." Free new baby merchandise, for example onesies, bottles, sleepers, handmade blankets, diapers & wipes. Complete all 5 sessions receive a car seat or stroller.

Provides and installs carbon monoxide detector. - Offered in collaboration with Akron Fire Department.

Provides an educational safety program for youth who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall. Includes traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle safety.

Provides Barberton residents with a free smoke detector including installation by a Barberton firefighter.

Responsible for disease surveillance in Franklin County. Administers the Infectious Disease Reporting System (IDRS), a database of all state reportable diseases. Manages outbreak investigations, community health assessments and developing strategies for disease prevention and control.

Provides free assistance to reduce or remove lead hazards from homes. Provides windows, doors, and siding.

The center is the dispatch agency in Miami County for all Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services.

Provides fire prevention and protection services for the City of Warrensville Heights. May offer periodic CPR classes for the community. Will provide carbon monoxide testing, if requested.

Responds to incidents involving fire or hazardous materials and provides emergency medical services and rescues when appropriate. Also provides public education and fire inspections to increase community awareness of fire safety and accident prevention.

Educational programs to help cope with stress and assist people in living healthy lives including: Mindful Wellness, Social Resilience Model, Coping with Stress, Parenting, Successful Parenting, Life Skills, Healthy Lifestyles, Sun Safety, Food Safety, Ohio Manager Food Protection Certification, Food Preservation, Canner Gauge Testing, and the following blogs/websites: LiveSmartOhio.osu.edu, livehealthyosu.com, montgomery.osu.edu