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Website by: Jared Warner |
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SOUTHWEST OHIO PUBLIC HEALTH REGION |
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Public Health Region
News
Emergency Preparedness Info - Tristate Medical Reserve Corps
Regional Planning Groups - Executive Steering Committee Coordinators Disease Investigators
Local Health Departments
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An emergency can strike without warning, destroying homes and businesses, cutting off utilities and supplies, and threatening the health and safety of your family. In order to be better prepared for these scenarios, the public health jurisdictions of SW Ohio have provided some basic information below that has been developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Red Cross.
For detailed family preparedness information from other sources, see the following preparedness links:
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Family Preparedness |
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In order to respond to emergencies in SW Ohio, your family will need to develop and practice several things, including: 1. Contact your local health department or emergency management agency. Ask what disasters are most likely to occur in your area. Ask for information about emergency shelter locations, what to bring with you to a shelter, and how to care for disabled individuals and pets. 2. Create a disaster plan that delegates tasks to specific individuals in the family, set meeting places outside your home, in your neighborhood, outside your community, and outside your state. For each meeting place, write down emergency phone numbers. Discuss other issues with your family. 3. Complete one or more of the following
emergency preparedness checklists: 4. Practice your emergency plan with your family Your family will also need to prepare to live in your residence for long periods of time with little outside help. In order to prepare for this, each family should assemble a “ go kit” with supplies to support your family for an extended period of time. |
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Steps Towards Preparedness |
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Each of us is responsible for reporting suspicious activities to the local law enforcement agency. Try to note as much as possible about the suspicious person or situation before contacting the authorities, and avoid placing yourself in dangerous situations. Part of preparedness activities for your family will involve talking to your kids about how to respond to emergencies. This can often be a difficult discussion to have, depending on a child’s age, maturity level, and previous information they may have learned. Click the following link for tips in talking to you kids about emergencies. Another important responsibility is to remain informed and alert to information and guidance concerning emergency events in your area. By being informed, you will be better prepared to protect your family, property, and community. |
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Your Responsibility |