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Provides a program that 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.

The Salvation Army's disaster relief program consists of several basic services, addressing many of the typical needs of a disaster survivor. Services are adapted to the specific needs of individuals and communities and scalable according to the magnitude of the disaster.

Emergency operations center for the County, which handles emergency response incidents, including accidents, fires, floods, storms and other disasters, natural and manmade. Also responsible for requesting federal assistance after a disaster.

Plans, prepares, and responds to public health emergencies that may affect and could harm the community. Also offers CPR, first aid, and AED training.

Maintains emergency management activities including planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation for Whiteside County. Also serves as the central point of contact for receiving reports of incidents that occur within the county and for disseminating emergency-related information. Emergency preparedness and recovery resources are available for natural hazards such as droughts, earthquakes, floods, large-scale fires, tornadoes, and 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, and terrorism incidents.

Administers the following programs:

-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).

-- Family Case Management.

-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.

-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs

-- Immunizations.

-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.

-- Lead Testing.

-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.

-- Basic Laboratory Services.

-- Vision and Hearing Testing.

-- School Health Services.

-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.

-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.

-- Environmental Health Programs.

-- Emergency Preparedness.

-- Public Health Education.

-- Adult Foot Care Services.

Provides information about how to prepare for an emergency, or join the Medical Reserve Corps.

Mitigates potential hazards, plans for, coordinates, responds to, and aids in recovery from all disaster situations whether natural or man-made. Emergency preparedness and recovery resources are available for natural hazards such as droughts, earthquakes, floods, large-scale fires, tornadoes, and 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, and terrorism incidents.

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.

Emergency Preparedness and Response Program incorporates the following preparedness activities, emergency preparedness planning, community outreach, preparedness planning materials, epidemiological investigation, Medical Reserve Corps, Pandemic Influenza Community Coalition (PICC) and Special Needs Advisory Panel (SNAP).

Provides emergency preparedness and recovery resources are available for natural hazards such as droughts, earthquakes, floods, large-scale fires, tornadoes, and 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, and terrorism incidents. Other services include pre-hospital emergency medical services, vial for Life (medical information), CPR and First Aid classes, and 24/7 Advanced Life Support Emergency Transport.

Helps prepare the general public, JDCHD staff, volunteers and clients, and community partners for public health emergencies.

Offers to work with surrounding communities and businesses to develop procedures and preparations in the case of an emergency or disaster. Services include droughts, earthquakes, floods, large-scale fires, tornadoes, and 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, and terrorism incidents.

Prepares for a prompt and effective response to a variety of public health emergencies. By working with community partners, the Department can respond to natural or manmade events.

Residents are served by, refining and practicing emergency plans, educating the community, conducting trainings for staff and volunteers, and preparing plans for dispensing preventative medication (if needed) in a public health disaster.

Provides 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.