A public health emergency could include disease outbreaks, biological, radiological or chemical terrorism, food or water contamination, natural disasters, or hazardous materials spills and have the potential to happen in our community.

While the health department continues to prepare, public health can only be as prepared as each individual in the community.  The following information may be helpful to you as you prepare your family, community or business to be ready.

Preparedness Information and Guides to Planning

Earthquake Preparedness - Be Ready Utah provides great information on how to prepare, what to do during, and what happens after an earthquake. This link also has a handbook for earthquakes "Putting down roots in earthquake country"

Public Health Emergency Guide - What every family needs to know to be prepared. 

Family Communication Plan - Staying in contact with family and loved ones during a disaster is critical. This is a simple outline to help you prepare.

Emergency Disinfecting– This document provides information on how to disinfect drinking water if it is contaminated.

Pandemic Flu Household Toolkit – This provides basic Information on what household members can do to prevent influenza and how to care for someone who is ill. This tool kit was provided by Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services in Maryland

You can volunteer to help through our Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)  program. The MRC needs medical professionals and non medical volunteers who can assist public health during a disaster. MRC members also help with non-emergency health promotion and education activities throughout the year. If you are interested please Click Here for a complete application packet.

Related Websites:
www.utahmrc.org – links to Medical Reserve Corps units in your local area

www.ready.gov – Prepare. Plan. Stay informed.

www.bt.cdc.gov - This site is intended to increase the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies

www.redcross.org – The American Red Cross will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.