Emergency Preparedness & Response

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	Lane County Public Health Department
Programs & Services	Emergency Preparedness
LCPH Home Communicable Disease Contacts Department Overview Emergency Preparedness Environmental Health (Includes food handler permits) Healthy Start HIV & Hepatitis Prevention (Includes Gay/Bi Men’s Clinic & Needle Exchange Services) Hours & Locations Immunization (shots) Maternal & Child Health Babies First CaCoon Early Childhood Cavities Maternity Case Mngmnt Prenatal Assistance Physical Activity & Nutrition STD Program Tobacco WIC	General Information Preparedness for disasters, both natural and man-made, is a major public health priority. Lane County Public Health (LCPH) collaborates with emergency preparedness leaders at the local, state and federal levels. Emergency preparedness and response plans are actively developed, exercised and revised to improve local responses to: bioterrorism, chemical emergencies, infectious disease outbreaks, natural disasters and other health risks. LCPH provides outreach to healthcare organizations and various agencies across our county to assist in preparedness education, identify community needs, and maximize existing preparedness resources and networks. Links on this Page Emergency Preparedness News Emergency Preparedness a Public Health Priority Emergency Preparedness Checklists & Tools LCPH Preparedness Programs & Services Avian Influenza Preparedness Further Information Contact
	Emergency Preparedness News Lane County Full Scale Multi-agency Bioterrorism Exercise LCPH recently performed a bioterrorism exercise involving LCPH, the U.S. Postal Service (Gateway facility), Region 2 HAZMAT, and Springfield Police. This full scale multi-agency exercise was the first to be conducted at such a comprehensive level within the state of Oregon. 2006 Pandemic Influenza Full Scale Statewide Exercise PandORA (Pandemic Oregon Activity) occurred on November 1-3. The exercise involved partners from state and local public health, hospitals and health care facilities, human services, education, law enforcement, emergency medical services, community and faith-based organizations, businesses, critical infrastructure (utilities, transportation, etc.), state agencies, local jurisdictions, policy makers, emergency managers and responders, agriculture, and wildlife. Back to Top
	Emergency Preparedness is a Public Health Priority Being prepared can reduce public fear, anxiety, disease and deaths that accompany disasters. LCPH preparedness staff establishes and maintains relationships with: local, state and national agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, healthcare providers, regional HAZMAT, pharmacies, and businesses. Providing information to the public about what to do in emergency situations is a crucial piece of successful preparedness and response to emergencies. Communities, families and individuals hold the potential to reduce the impact of disasters and sometimes avoid threat completely by having individualized plans in place. Back to Top
	Emergency Preparedness Checklists & Tools Do you need help with setting up plans to be prepared for an emergency situation? Click here for a link to checklists and other tools developed for individuals, families, pets, community & faith-based organizations, businesses, schools, healthcare providers and special needs populations. It is important be prepared for emergency situations in order to maintain your health safety, your families health and safety, business continuity, etc. Simple things people can do include: Stay informed. Practice good health habits - eat a balanced diet, exercise and get sufficient rest. Don't spread germs - cover your coughs and sneezes with your arm and wash your hands often. Stay away from sick people. If you are ill, stay away from others. Be sure you have plans in place for yourself, your family, church, business or school in order to be prepared for and respond to emergency situations. Back to Top
	LCPH Preparedness Programs & Services In the past year LCPH has created strategic and valued relationships with other public agencies including but not limited to: Lane County Public Works, the local U.S. Postal Service, Lane County Search and Rescue, HAZMAT, and Springfield Police. To find out more about the many areas of public health preparedness click on the links below. All Hazard Preparedness Chemical Emergency Radiological Emergency Bioterrorism Preparedness Checklists & Tools for Preparedness Infectious Disease Pandemic Illness Back to Top
	Further Information State Oregon Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response State of Oregon – Office of Homeland Security Oregon Emergency Management – ORS 401 Oregon Department of Administrative Services – Risk Management, Emergency Evacuation Planning National U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Department of Homeland Security Homepage U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Ready.gov Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Emergency Preparedness and Response Topics Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Mental Health Resources Organizations American Red Cross – Explains how to be prepared at home, school, work, and as a community Information for Healthcare Professionals American Medical Association- Center for Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response National Institute of Health – MedlinePlus American Society of Health-System Pharmacists ® Natural Disaster Life Support – Training program to better prepare health care professionals and emergency response personnel for mass casualty events developed by the American Medical Association. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) – NationalHospital Preparedness Program Back to Top
	Contact Phone: (541) 682-4008 Program Coordinator: Brian K Johnson LCPH services are available regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and marital status. LCPH facilities are wheelchair accessible. LCPH materials are available upon request in alternative formats such as: large print, Braille and other languages.


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