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Public health Preparedness

Learn about our Community FLU POD Events Below!

Within public health, public health preparedness is concerned with ensuring community health and safety through preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. This is done through disease surveillance and investigation, development of plans aligned with federal and state guidelines, collaboration, coordination and communication with public health partners, stakeholders, industry and emergency responders during each phase of the public health emergency.

Role and Responsibility:

Provide support and structure to build and strengthen our ability to respond to a variety of public health threats
Provide strategic planning utilizing the 15 public health preparedness capabilities outlined in the Centers for Disease Control http://Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities

PREPAREDNESS NEWS

GREAT AMERICAN SHAKEOUT COMING UP OCTOBER 16, 2025

The Great Nevada ShakeOut – Get Ready!

https://www.earthquakecountry.org/library/ShakeOut_Earthquake_Guide_Disabilities_AFN.pdf

Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills – Messages, Graphics, and Other Resources

Emergency Response Resources:

Green Cross (Life Support Equipment) | NV Energy

NV Energy

https://www.emergency.cdc.gov/

https://www.cdc.gov/prepyourhealth/planahead/index.ht

Floods | Ready.gov

Emergency Alerts | Ready.gov

Cybersecurity | Ready.gov

Earthquakes | Ready.gov

Home Fires | Ready.gov

Home Safety | Ready.gov

Wildfires | Ready.gov

Thunderstorms & Lightning | Ready.gov

Severe Weather | Ready.gov

Power Outages | Ready.gov

Build A Kit | Ready.gov

Ready Emergency Supply List

Basic Emergency Kit Recommended Items:

Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)
Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food)
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
Flashlight
First aid kit
Extra batteries
Whistle (to signal for help)
Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)
Plastic sheeting, scissors and duct tape (to shelter in place)
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
Manual can opener (for food)
Local maps
Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery