Emergency Preparedness – Let’s Get Ready!
Introduction
Emergency preparedness means taking steps to be ready for emergencies before they happen. Some examples of emergencies that may affect Columbia County are: winter storms, thunderstorms, power outages, flooding, disease outbreaks, and pandemic flu.
The Columbia County Department of Health Public Health Preparedness Program helps the county to get ready for emergencies by planning, training, conducting drills, and educating community members. We work with other agencies, such as Columbia County Emergency Management Office, the New York State Department of Health, and the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to help the county prepare and respond.
The Columbia County Department of Health urges community members to get themselves and their families ready for emergencies by having an emergency plan and a kit and by being informed of possible emergencies and how to prepare. Remembering these three steps is so important: Make a Plan, Make a Kit, and Be Informed!
We also encourage county residents to become volunteers for emergency preparedness and response activities (see #2 below). Becoming a volunteer is a wonderful way to get to know and help your community during a time of need.
Please click on the links below for more information.
- What can I do to get myself and my family ready for emergencies?
- How can I help my community? Join “ServNY” to volunteer!
- What is the Columbia County Department of Health doing to prepare for Emergencies?
- Where can I find more information about emergency preparedness?
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