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Travel Info
Daily weather reports are available by calling either of the Lake Erie Shores & Islands® Welcome Centers: East - 800.255.3743 • West - 800.441.1271 National Weather Service: 216.265.2370 TIME ZONE All of Ohio is on Eastern time For Our International Guests CURRENCY ExCHANGE A limited list of financial institutions providing currency exchange services is available by calling one of our welcome centers.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS International travelers are required to check-in with U.S. Customs upon entering and exiting the country.
Visitors arriving from Pelee Island, Canada must stop at the customs office on Jackson Street.
For more information about U.S. Customs regulations, contact 419.625.0022. TRANSLATOR SERVICES Foreign language translators are available in Spanish, French, Japanese and German. Other languages may be available given your need.
For more information, call the International Language Bank at 888.599.9777 or visit language-bank.com.
We’ll do whatever it takes to make your tour a success!
Listed are information resources about our area and services that are available in the Lake Erie Shores & Islands region. Don’t hesitate to call with any special requests.
After all, that’s why we’re here!
SALES Tax Ohio state sales tax is 6.5% on everything but groceries and prescriptions. Lodging taxes range from 2-6% for Erie and Ottawa counties.
An additional resort tax on the Lake Erie islands may apply.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION Erie and Ottawa Counties both operate on a 911 emergency system.
Firelands Regional Medical Center Main Campus 1101 Decatur St. Sandusky, OH 44870
419. 557.7400 Magruder Hospital 615 Fulton St. Port Clinton, OH 43452
419. 734.3131 Firelands Regional Medical Center South Campus 1912 Hayes Ave.
Sandusky, OH 44870
419. 557.7000 Poison Control Center
419. 626.7423
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