Emergency Preparedness
Since 9-11-2001 the role of Public Health in Emergency Preparedness has been evolving. The Sidney-Shelby County Health Department has been keeping up with these changes.
A public health emergency is any event or situation demanding immediate action on the part of the public health system in order to prevent disease and injury or maintain public health within the community of service. Emergencies can be natural or man-made.
Help Yourself and Your Family
All of us face the possibility of natural disasters, accidents, power outages or intentional acts to disrupt our daily lives. We cannot control the weather or prevent disasters from happening, but there are steps you can take to minimize risks from known hazards. Planning now can help save lives later.
- At-Risk and Special-Needs Populations
- Bioterrorism
- GetaKit.MakeaPlan.BeInformed.aspx
- Pandemic Flu
- Ready.Ohio.Gov
Help Others
Once you are prepared for an emergency, you can offer to assist others. You may be able to help by donating items or money to a local charity or food bank. Another way to help is to volunteer your time:
- Register with Ohio Responds
- Volunteer with the Red Cross
- Medical Reserve Corps Web Site
- Shelby County MRC Registration Form
Severe Weather
Weather in Ohio can be unpredictable and sometimes even dangerous and costly. Keeping you and those close to you safe during severe weather requires education and preparation. ODH offers these safety tips to help keep you and your family safe throughout the year.
- Flooding
- Flood Recovery Safety Manual
- Injury Prevention
- NOAA Weather Radio
- Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness
- Power Outages
- Thunderstorm Safety
- Tornado Safety and Facts
