Clark County, Ohio Medical Reserve Corps

02/06/2026

A few quick heart health facts:
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.
Nearly half of U.S. adults have at least one risk factor for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or smoking.
Regular physical activity, healthy eating, managing stress, and getting enough sleep can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.

01/23/2026

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‼️ BIG SNOWFALL CHANGES: Confidence is increasing that a large swath of heavy snow will impact a large part of Ohio from Saturday evening through early Monday morning. A bulk of the snow will fall Sunday and Sunday night.

⏲️ TIMING: We'll see snow begin late Saturday afternoon across Southern Ohio. Some of the initial snow may not reach the ground with dry air in place. However, this looks to be quickly overcome and snow will fill in by late afternoon. We could see a break sometime Saturday night before the bulk of the snow moves in by early Sunday but models differ on this idea. Snow continues into early Monday morning before ending.

❄️ SNOWFALL AMOUNTS: Significant and many places will reach a foot of snow or more. It's possible we could see higher amounts in spots but where and how much more are in question. Lower amounts will be found across NW Ohio and Southern Ohio. However, Southern Ohio is tricky. There is the potential for a mix with or change to sleet or freezing rain for a time on Sunday. This cuts down on snowfall totals but brings some ice into the picture before changing back over to snow. Model data doesn't completely agree on this scenario but we look at climatology and past events and we see more often than not this sort of thing happen. For now, we went with 6-10"+ because if the precipitation stays all snow, amounts will easily exceed 10".

🚗 IMPACTS: Big. Huge. Not fun. We suggest delaying travel as roads will be snow covered and it will take time to clear them. Gusty winds will create blowing and drifting snow. The snow will be heavy at times, with 1" per hour snowfall rates likely at times. This will reduce visibility but also allow snow to quickly pile up.

👉 MORE CHANGES EXPECTED!! While some model data we look at has been really consistent the past couple of days, changes are still possible! Additional revisions to our snowfall map are possible through the day on Friday and even Saturday as well. Please stay tuned for the latest!

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01/23/2026

The storm is coming
You need to prepare with flashlights, batteries, full tanks of gas in case you need to charge phones in your cars or get stranded, bottled water, already prepared meals, protein bars, healthy snacks, emergency kit and blankets in your car, stock up on groceries and take showers Saturday before evening in case it is your last opportunity for a few days. Purchase some kerosene and kerosene heaters for heat sources. Think outside the box. Purchase extra diapers, formula, food for your animals, battery operated jackets, throws, etc.

Grocery stores started running out of food last night. Don’t make any plans for travel Saturday night through Monday at least. Catch up on laundry and dishes. In case of power outages, Purchase some paper plates and plastic ware. Purchase a couple small bags of ice to keep food cold and don’t open fridge unless you have to keep food cold longer. Power could be off a week or longer if widespread.

01/22/2026

I will be there tonight, representing the amazing Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). Come out and say hi. 😁

01/22/2026

 Make sure your car is in good operating
condition before using it in extreme cold.
 Keep condensation (water) out of your
gas tank by keeping the tank as full as possible.
 Maintain a storm kit in your car with such
items as a cell phone and charger; blankets;
extra clothing; jumper cables; a flashlight;
extra batteries; high-calorie, non-perishable
food; and matches or a lighter.
 Plan your trip carefully. If cold, snowy, or
icy conditions exceed your ability or your
car's ability, don't travel. If you must travel
be cautious.
 Tell someone about your travel plans.

01/08/2026

INFORMATION SHARING ONLY

The Warming Shelter hosted by Nehemiah and The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers. Training will be provided.

📍 Location: Salvation Army, Plum Street
🤝 How to help: Scan the QR code or contact Aaron Roy for additional information.

Please note: All questions should be directed to Aaron Roy at the contact information listed below.

11/23/2025

UPDATE: DUE TO MECHANICAL ISSUES ON THE BUS! THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!

Give blood save a life TODAY!!! Walk ins welcome!!!!

11/03/2025

We had a tornado exercise for public health and MRC volunteers last Friday. There was a lot of discussion and it was very informative.

Stephanie and I then offered a Stop the Bleed training to teach volunteers how to apply compression, pack a wound and apply a tourniquet.

It was a great learning experience for all.

07/22/2025

This is why the Clark County MRC is hosting a tornado exercise and Stop the Bleed training for our volunteers this fall.
We want our volunteers to be prepared to protect themselves , their families and to assist our community in recovery.

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07/17/2025

Antibiotics do not treat viral infections, like colds and flu 🤧. ALWAYS seek the advice of a qualified health care professional before taking antibiotics.

05/06/2025

05/06/2025

Happy Nurse’s Day Clark County MRC nurses!!