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Emergency Preparedness & Response
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response (PHEPR) improves the ability of the public health system and health care system to prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies in our communities. Preparedness involves a coordinated process of planning and implementation, working in partnership with local, state, and federal partners.
Learn About Preparedness
FEMA: Ready Campaign's "Prepare to Protect" PSA | The Best Planner - YouTube
Spanish:
FEMA: Anuncio de Servicio Público de la campaña Listo/Ready | El mejor planificador - YouTube
Learn from this
Preparedness Video Series
(YouTube) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Plan Ahead
Learn how to be ready for emergencies or disasters, with tips on how to prepare for:
People with disabilities, access, and functional needs
Mental and behavioral health needs, coping strategies
, and
supports
Personal needs, like food, water
, and
medications
Power loss
Make a plan
and
identify out-of-area contacts
Build an emergency kit
Protect important documents
Prepare at home
and
secure water heaters
Prepare your vehicle
Calling 9-1-1
Using a smartphone during an emergency
First aid, CPR
, and
other practical skills
Mental health first aid
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
Stay informed about emergencies as they arise. Emergency notifications keep can help us stay in-the-know and provide time to react.
Learn about free wireless and email alerts
Note how a smartphone can help
Sign up for alert and warning notifications
Understand needs related to children, pets, and mental health
Learn about severe weather and natural disasters
Learn about natural and technological hazards
Be aware of climate change, which impacts the frequency, severity, and timing of weather-related hazards. Stay informed:
Climate.gov
Understanding Climate Change
Climate and Health
Get Connected
Connections with neighbors, family, and friends can increase our ability to respond and recover from disasters.
Make and strengthen connections
Create a family communication plan
Prepare to manage stress
Youth volunteer opportunities:
Activities for all ages
Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Youth Preparedness Council
Red Cross Youth Resources
Adult volunteer opportunities:
Washington State Emergency Registry of Volunteers (WAserv)
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
American Red Cross
COVID-19 Information
For daily COVID-19 updates, please visit the
Public Health COVID-19 page
For resources relating to COVID-19, please visit our
resources page
Mental health and housing resources -
Human Services
Medical Reserve Corps Registration Information
To register, please write the
Island County Director of Emergency Management
for a registration application. Please include your contact info. For training opportunities, click
here
.
Contact
Nikki Maier
PHEPR Coordinator II
360.929.2062
Quick
Links
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Resources
CDC Emergency Kit Checklist
Family Emergency Plan
Emergency Response Plan
Island County Department of Emergency Management
Island County Medical Reserve Corps
National Medical Reserve Corps
