Emergency preparedness program 3.7.07
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Public health preparedness involves preparing for potential public health emergencies and outbreaks at the federal, state, and local levels. This document discusses public health preparedness for the North Central Region of Colorado, which includes 10 counties. It outlines the roles of public health in prevention, surveillance, and intervention for diseases. It also provides recommendations for what individuals can do to prepare, such as developing emergency plans and kits.
Emergency preparedness program 3.7.07
- 1. Public Health & Emergency Preparedness Jodi Watson, MPH Public Health Preparedness Regional Epidemiologist
- 2. What Does Public Health Preparedness Mean To You? What Are We Preparing For?
- 3. Public Health Preparedness Federal Level 2001 Anthrax Letters, 2003 SARS Outbreak Response, conclusion – Public Health was not prepared Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Fund “Public Health Preparedness & Response for Bioterrorism” activities
- 5. North Central Region 10 counties Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, and Jefferson 5 Organized Health Departments Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Jefferson, Tri-County 3 Nursing Services Elbert, Clear Creek, Gilpin 4 Planners and Epidemiologists Boulder, Denver, Jefferson, Tri-County
- 6. Public Health Roles Prevention Surveillance Intervention
- 7. Prevention Information/Education Presentations throughout community Press releases to the public Colorado Health Alert Network (COHAN) Vaccinations
- 8. Surveillance Reportable Diseases 67 Infectious Diseases Tularemia Plague Smallpox Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses Botulism Anthrax Look at reporting trends and disease patterns CEDRS CD Nurses
- 9. Intervention/Control Incidence Management Teams (NIMS) Disease Investigations – Determine Sources and Date of Exposure Partner with Environmental Health and CD Nurses Interdisciplinary Epidemiology Investigation Teams Points of Dispensing Isolation/Quarantine
- 10. Immigrants are inspected in a quarantine station .
- 12. What can I do? Participate in Trainings/Exercises ICS 100, 700 Required of all health dept staff, some will take additional classes Prepare Your Family Develop an Emergency Plan Communication Plan Include Pets in Planning Prepare an Emergency Kit Wear ID Badge Wait for Information from Supervisor
- 13. Emergency Kit Store a two-week supply of water and food (use the All-Hazards Approach) Ready-to-eat canned meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, beans and soups Protein or fruit bars Dry cereal or granola Peanut butter or nuts Crackers Canned juice Bottled water (1 gallon per person per day) Canned or jarred baby food and formula Pet food Other non-perishable items
- 14. Emergency Kit Additional prescription drugs and supplies like glucose monitoring kits, blood pressure kits Alcohol-based hand disinfectant (60-95% alcohol) Medicines for fever, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen Thermometer Anti-diarrhea medication Vitamins Fluids with electrolytes Flashlight with extra batteries Portable radio Manual can opener Garbage bags Tissues, toilet paper, disposable diapers, feminine hygiene products Cash – some services may be disrupted due to high absenteeism
- 15. Questions Jody Erwin, REHS Program Coordinator Phone (303) 271-5731 Jodi Watson, MPH Interim Coordinator/Regional Epidemiologist Phone (303) 271-5742 Vacant Regional Planner Phone (303) 271-5772