Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst ~ English Proverb
 

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant has been working to prepare the Monroe County Health Department for disaster response since 2004.  Many upgrades to the department’s infrastructure and employee readiness have taken place over the years.  This year we acquired a trailer to be able to respond to an emergency at a remote location if necessary.
 

Being prepared doesn’t just mean having some spare batteries on hand or knowing who you would call in an urgent situation, but those ARE all part of the needed planning to help protect yourself and your family during an emergency.

An emergency is a sudden unexpected crisis that requires some type of immediate action and disrupts your daily life.

An emergency may last for a short time span or may stretch out over a period of days or weeks.

Emergencies can be manmade or arise as a result of a natural disaster; regardless there are three easy steps you can take to be better prepared for the future.

1. Get a Kit - http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/index.html
         2. Make a Plan - http://www.ready.gov/america/makeaplan/index.html
          3. Be Informed - http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/index.html

For other “Getting Back to the Basics” information, link to:

Water Treatment Methods for Managing an Unsafe Water Supply: http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/watermanage.shtm#2

       Learn how to Shelter-In-Place: http://www.redcross.org/www-files/Documents/pdf/Preparedness/shelterinplace.pdf

     Tips on Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/
  
 To Become a Volunteer:
https://www.ohioresponds.odh.ohio.gov/volunteer/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fvolunteer%2fVolunteer%2fDefault.aspx
 

Links to other useful sites with helpful emergency preparedness information:
 

CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/

American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/

Ohio Department of Health: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/

FEMA: http://www.fema.gov/

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