If something goes wrong, you are very close to the emergency services of the city of Sandusky.

The waters around Kelleys Island are swarming with small craft, both recreational vessels and professional charter boats and, during daylight hours at least, it is almost impossible to be alone on the lake. While this creates hazards of its own, it also means that there is plenty of potential assistance available should you meet with an emergency on the water. If in distress, call out on VHF channel 16 of your marine radio and plenty of help will be forthcoming. Towing services are available out of Sandusky Bay and, for real emergencies, the Coast Guard operates a station just south of the island about a mile west of the Marblehead lighthouse.

Kelleys Island does not have a hospital, but there is a fire department on the island with EMS capability. In the event of a serious medical emergency, a life flight will be arranged to the hospital in Sandusky. As always, when ashore on the island, dial 9-1-1 if in need of emergency assistance.