Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: craft kits, bicycles, games, electronics, health related items, kitchenware, sewing machines, musical instruments, puzzles, outdoor activity items, STEM kits, telescopes, tools, adventure passes, memory kits, and the seed library. For a complete list of items, visit: https://www.mrcpl.org/browse/library-of-things/

Provides increased awareness of elevated blood lead levels. Identifies sources of lead poisoning and hazards through testing and refers the results to other agencies (Ohio Department of Health (http://www.odh.ohio.gov), Doctor's office, Mansfield Metropolitan Housing, etc) Promotes childhood lead poisoning prevention to parents and homeowners.

Protects the residents of Noble County by enforcing environmental health regulations relating to clean air and water, safe food, proper waste disposal, insect infestation and safety.

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

Provides information on public health issues.

Acts as the reporting agency for all reportable communicable diseases, conducts surveillance for the incidence and control of communicable diseases, and provides education on communicable diseases to the public as well as to institutions in the community.

Provide nutrition education and supplemental food for women, infants and children who are determined to be a nutritional risk. Provides supplemental foods such as milk, eggs, cheese, fruit juices, etc. at no cost to participants.

Surveillance is the cornerstone of the program. Other duties include: education, reduce and eliminate mosquito breeding sites, respond to service requests for mosquito problems, traps and monitors mosquito population to determine when mosquito spraying is needed.

Provides fire prevention and protection services for the residents of Strongsville. Offers carbon monoxide testing, blood pressure screening, fire prevention information and education, CPR classes, safety and first aid for babysitters, safety awareness seminars, home safety inspections, and fire extinguisher training. Will speak to interested groups.

Establishes and enforces standards to protect air and water quality (including lead in water), as well as solid and hazardous waste management and cleanup. Insures proper handling of solid wastes and hazardous materials including radiative substances, toxic fumes, and explosives. Offers information and education about environmental issues such as air quality, water quality, water supply, and others. Handles non-emergency complaints about violations of state's environmental protection laws. Examples of complaints include (but are not limited to) smoke or heavy dust emissions from industrial facilities, illegal dumping, burning of trash or tires, drinking water issues, destruction or draining of wetlands, and discharging industrial or agricultural waste into water or storm sewers. Offers opportunities for citizens to participate in public advisory groups, public information sessions, and public hearings. Can provide information regarding lead in water including if the area is under an advisory and/or what actions one can take.

Acts as the reporting agency for all reportable communicable diseases; conducts surveillance for the incidence and control of communicable diseases, and provides education on communicable diseases to the public as well as to institutions in the community.

Provides fire protection services. Offers fire prevention education and information (including school programs), CPR training, as well as blood pressure testing and carbon monoxide testing. Provides smoke detectors (two per household) and physically replaces batteries in smoke detectors.

Provides information and answers questions about lice (Pediculosis) infestation, diseases passed by mosquitos, rabies, and ticks. Information includes types of animals/insects, symptoms, how they are transmitted and treatment. (Issues with bedbugs should be referred to individual county health departments.

Permits and inspects new, replacement, and alterations to private water systems (PWS). Private water systems include: * Wells * Cisterns * Springs * Ponds

Monitors and controls mosquitoes to prevent diseases.

Identify any environmental condition or action adversely impacting the health or safety of the public. For additional information on bed bugs and tips on prevention, Richland Public Health also recommends visiting the website www.centralohiobedbugs.org. **NOTE** Richland Public Health does not provide financial assistance for pest control.

Responsible for the control and extinction of fires in urban or wilderness areas; the inspection of buildings and hillside property to ensure potential fire hazards; and the maintenance of equipment and trained firefighters necessary for a quick and efficient response to fires when they occur.

Disease reporting, questions and concerns regarding infectious diseases and other public health emergencies, including nuisance complaints and animal bites.

Offers fire protection, emergency medical services, and fire prevention education. Provides open burn permits. Offers CPR, Automated Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid training throughout the year, and provides carbon monoxide testing. Speaks to local groups, businesses, and schools about fire prevention. Provides blood pressure screening and may provide smoke detectors and installation as long as supplies are available. Also provides lock boxes to older adults and persons with disabilities; box contains a house key so that emergency personnel do not have to break the door down when responding to a call. Provides special signs so that emergency personnel may see addresses better.

LCHD's epidemiologist, public health specialists and public health nurses collect, investigate, analyze and distribute information on the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases, outbreaks, health events, zoonotic and vector-borne diseases and vaccine-preventable diseases in Licking County. Information about outbreaks or unusual disease incidences are distributed to our healthcare providers through Health Alert Network notifications.

Accepts complaints of infestations of insects, rodents, and other pests which may endanger the health of the community or cause damage to homes and other structures. Investigates and offers guidance regarding steps property owners can take to eradicate infestations.

Offers fire protection services, emergency medical services, fire inspection, smoke alarms for low-income families, carbon monoxide testing, fire prevention education, and general safety information. Also provides a juvenile firesetters program.

Receives and investigates complaints regarding the health and safety conditions of any public or inspected establishment in jurisdiction.