Emergency Preparedness
The Emergency Preparedness Division is responsible for developing the department's emergency plans and protocols for any natural or man-made disaster that may occur. The local Public Health Coordinator (PHC) collaborates with the county EMA, first responders and other community agencies. Our department is part of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), the Healthcare Coalition (HCC) and Blackford County is in Preparedness District 6.
Blackford County Health Department is a primary supporting agency for the coordination of health and medical response within the Blackford County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
Resources
- Blackford County Preparedness District 6 https://indianadistrict6.org
- Emergency Preparedness Tips https://www.ready.gov/
- CDC Emergency Preparedness https://emergency.cdc.gov/
- Red Cross Preparedness https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/survival-kit-supplies.html
- Flood Info https://www.epa.gov/flooded-homes
- Natural Disasters & Severe Weather https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/index.html