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Emergency Preparedness and Planning (EPP)
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EPP is responsible for planning, response, and recovery efforts associated with a public health disaster. A public health disaster can be man-made such as the release of a biological or chemical agent, or natural, such as a flood, tornado, or earthquake.
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Are You Ready?
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Hamilton County Pandemic
Influenza Plan |
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Contact Us:
Emergency Preparedness
Phone (423) 209-8074
Fax (423) 209-8069
Click here for staff information |
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign promotes personal preparedness, whether it is for families, businesses, or individuals. The Health Department supports this effort, and encourages everyone in the community to take steps to prepare for emergencies before they happen.
The Ready campaign highlights preparedness steps, including making an emergency kit, developing a family emergency plan, and becoming informed about emergencies that can happen. |
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Why is this important?
According to FEMA, there is an average of 32 federally-declared disasters each year. This year, we have already had 39, as of May 5th. We never know when a disaster will strike, so it's important to be prepared beforehand. |
To read the latest Public
Health Preparedness Informer
newsletter, Click here. |
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How do you get started?
The Ready Campaign has a website that describes the simple steps to get ready.
For more comprehensive information, FEMA has prepared a 200-page booklet to guide citizens through the preparation process. To download the guide, click on the image below.
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Related Sites
American Red Cross
TN-1 DMAT
Homeland Security
Medical Reserve Corp
TN Dept of Health
TEMA
TN Homeland Security
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