Public Health Preparedness activities are designed to facilitate Health Department response to a variety of public health threats. A broad spectrum of response capabilities is necessary for “All-Hazards” Preparedness. Thus, emergency preparedness planning encompasses a large range of threats, from a pandemic influenza outbreak to a terrorist attack.

The Howard County Health Department makes use of a federal grant to provide training for personnel, build relationships with other public safety agencies, provide community education, and write plans to respond to public health threats in the community. During the 2006- 2007 grant year, activities will be focused on measurable drills and exercises. The Health Department is committed to using “lessons learned” in these drills to refine plans and improve response procedures.

Besides planning, one of the key elements of public health preparedness is education. If you have a group of people that would benefit from learning more about a likely public health threat, please contact Jennifer to discuss scheduling a presentation.

Pandemic Influenza Brochure
Volunteer Form
District 6 Map

Links to relevant websites:
www.in.gov/isdh/
www.bt.cdc.gov/
www.pandemicflu.gov
www.fema.gov/
www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/index.jsp
www.osha.gov/SLTC/biologicalagents/index.html