Works in collaboration with other agencies to provide comprehensive public health planning and response for all hazard disasters (natural or man-made) within the county. The program includes: - Distribution of pharmaceuticals or vaccinations in the event of a bioterrorist attack or pandemic influenza. - Emergency planning for and tracking of populations with special needs. - Recruiting, training,and retaining volunteers.

Develops strategies to protect the public in the event of a public health threat or emergency, including: - Communicable disease outbreaks, such as an influenza epidemic. - Natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc.). - Bioterrorism events. - Weapons of mass destruction. Program promotes and sustains a Medical Reserve Corp. (MRC). Also performs and reports activities including Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) capabilities, volunteer management, emergency contact & emergency planning updates, staff alert drills, in addition to exercising capabilities used for SNS drop site, dispensing, and other public health emergency response activities.

Works in collaboration with other agencies to provide comprehensive public health planning and response for all hazard disasters (natural or man-made) within the county.

Plans, prepares, and responds to public health emergencies that may affect and could harm the community. Examples of such public health emergencies include pandemic flue, food-based diseases, natural disasters, hazardous releases, and terrorism. Before, during, and after major disasters, the Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department (FWBCHD) works in a variety of wars, in a coordinated response, to protect residents.

Prepares for and coordinates the responses to public health emergencies. Works closely with local and state agencies to plan for all hazards that may impact the publics health, train staff and volunteers to respond, and test the response plans through exercises to improve upon the plans and trainings. Recruits and trains volunteers from the community to the Medical Reserve Corps to be available to respond in a public health emergency. Programs: - Developing and writing WCHD's emergency response plans. - Coordinating the WCHD's emergency response. - Coordinating the Winnebago County Medical Reserve Corps. Developing and Writing WCHD's Emergency Response Plans: - Works with local, state, and federal partners using best practices to prepare for emergencies that impact the public health, write plans, and test the plans through exercises and real events. Coordinating WCHD's Emergency Response: - Utilizes the incident command structure to coordinate WCHD's response to public health concerns and emergencies. Coordinating the Winnebago County Medical Reserve: - Lead the recruitment and deployment of volunteers to assist during public health events and emergencies.

Provides information during and responds to public health events, including biological emergencies, infectious disease outbreaks, and natural disasters. Services provided include: - Communicating during an emergency (provided to the public on social and local media outlets). - Pandemic Influenza response. - Bioterrorism preparedness. - Emergency pharmaceutical distribution. - Medical Reserve Corps (volunteers that assist agency personnel during emergencies).

Emergency planning management and disaster-related services for natural, technical, and human disasters. Warning notification to the public for extreme weather and homeland security threats. Emergency preparedness and recovery resources are available for natural hazards such as: - Droughts. - Earthquakes. - Floods. - Large-scale fires. - Tornadoes. - Winter storms. As well as man-made hazards such as: - Civil disorder incidents. - Hazardous material incidents. - Major transportation accidents. - Nuclear power plant accidents. - Pollution and sanitation problems. - Terrorism incidents.

- All staff trained on emergency preparedness. - Implement an Incident Command System. - Disaster preparedness includes: pandemic influenza, terrorist agencts, nuclear disasters, weather related incidents, etc. - Response to Grundy County public health emergencies. - CPR, first aid & AED training available.

The City Administration office can provide assistance in locating and utilizing city services. Services provided by the City of Hoopeston include, but may not be limited to: - Animal control. - Garbage collection. - Emergency management agency (EMA). - Nixle Alerting System. - Public pool. - 50/50 sidewalk program Animal Control/Animal Shelter: Provides an all-volunteer, open admissions shelter for the City of Hoopeston. Any animal control issues should be reported to the non-emergency number of the Hoopeston Police Department. The shelter works with adopters and no-kill partners to achieve the goal of never having to euthanize. Funds gained from fundraising and donations go entirely to food and medicate for the animals. Emergency Management Agency: A city agency tasked with the strategic organization of the management process used to protect critical assets and the citizens of the City of Hoopeston from hazardous risks that can cause disasters or catastrophic events and to ensure the continuance of operations of city government. Nixle Alerting System: Provides immediate severe weather and tornado warnings, severe storm watches and advisories, such as heavy snow, icy conditions, wind chill, and more. Weather information is sent as a test message directly to a cellphone. 50/50 Sidewalk Program: Program is for property owners within the city limits who wish to replace a deteriorated sidewalk located around their property. The City of Hoopeston would be responsible for tearing out the old sidewalk. The Council approved bidding contractor will complete the construction of the sidewalk and handicap ramps where required. The property owner pays for 1/2 the cost per square foot to install a new sidewalk and handicap ramps; the city will match the amount and pay the remaining 1/2 of the cost. The property owner's portion must be paid before work can begin.

Responding to many types of hazards including: - Infectious disease outbreaks. - Natural disasters. - Biological, chemical, and radiological incidents. - Explosions.

Program manages all types of emergencies and bring about an orderly transition from relief through recovery, and back to sustained development. Primarily provides medical distribution, but also provides support in many other emergency situations.

Prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against all types of natural and man-made emergencies and disasters through coordinating resources of the County, State, and Federal agencies.

The health department is constantly monitoring school absences in an attempt to determine a food borne outbreak or a disease outbreak. The health department is also required to have drills annually to see how quickly they could dispense medications to the population should a bioterrorist event or pandemic influenza occur. The health department currently monitors what is happening in the world regarding different disease outbreaks.

Marion County Health Department has a strong focus on enhanced surveillance in order to detect and respond to emerging threats, including influenza outbreaks, food borne illnesses, and biological terrorist events. This focus includes the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), which supports community efforts to utilize local medical and health volunteers during emergencies and at other times of community need.

Preparation for an appropriate and effective response to any disaster or bioterrorist threat, with the purpose of protecting the health, welfare, and safety of Ogle County citizens.

Plans, prepares, and responds to public health emergencies that may affect and could harm the community. Examples of such public health emergencies include pandemic flue, food-based diseases, natural disasters, hazardous releases, and terrorism. Before, during, and after major disasters, the Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department (FWBCHD) works in a variety of wars, in a coordinated response, to protect residents.

Maintains plans and trains community partners regarding the 24/7 response to a public health emergency. Public health emergencies can consist of a bio-terrorist attack, pandemic influenza or any emerging infectious disease that threatens McLean County. Staff are available to provide presentations to community groups or businesses. The emergency preparedness program coordinates the McLean County Health Department Medical Reserve Corps which is a volunteer organization consisting of McLean County residents, 18 or older, who are trained to support public health emergencies.

Prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against all types of natural and man-made emergencies and disasters through coordinating resources of the County, State, and Federal agencies.

Promotes awareness and encourages Ford County residents to prepare in advance for natural, technological, chemical, and manmade hazards that can potentially become disasters. The Emergency Preparedness Program strengthens Ford County Public Health Department's response to potential or actual emergencies that may affect the health of our county through funding provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Marion County Health Department has a strong focus on enhanced surveillance in order to detect and respond to emerging threats, including influenza outbreaks, food borne illnesses, and biological terrorist events. This focus includes the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), which supports community efforts to utilize local medical and health volunteers during emergencies and at other times of community need.

Works with local partners to prepare for all types of hazards and disasters. The department is also an established Medical Reserve Corps for medical and non-medical volunteers. For more information about the Knox County Medical Reserve Corps, visit their website.

The Health Department takes an all hazards approach in preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from all types of emergencies. Coordinates a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) to locally organize and utilize volunteers in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies.

Prepares and responds to public health threats and emergencies, such as: - Communicable disease outbreaks. - Natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, tornados, etc.). - Bioterrorism events. - Weapons of mass destruction. Also maintains a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteer group.

The Emergency Planning and Preparedness Program develops and coordinates ongoing plans to prepare in the event of a public health emergency such as a pandemic or mass outbreak.

Serves the community in emergency situations where the health of the public is concerned.