Public Health Emergency Preparedness is an important aspect of community health. Having the capacity to respond quickly and effectively in a public health emergency can save lives and minimize the effects of a public health threat. We encourage each local community to understand and become involved in their safety and preparedness activities.
Planning for your Health and Safety
We receive guidance directly from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on responding together effectively in the event of a public health threat. Threats can include the spread of infectious disease, environmental events, biochemical hazards, acts of terrorism, or natural disasters. Our regional leadership group called the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) is made up of local public safety, public health leaders, and nonprofits leaders, who meet quarterly.
How We Help
- Activate the Central NH Medical Reserve Corps/CERT Team for volunteer help at an incident or event
- Regularly meet with town leaders to assure Public Health response plans are current
- Establish Point-of-Dispensing Sites (PODs) should mass-immunization be required
- Assist local officials in setting up a Public Emergency Shelter as needed
- Conduct meetings that provide communication and training to strengthen response
- Distribute Public Health advisories and publicize information about health threats
- Support local officials during a Public Health emergency
- Act as a conduit to the NH Department of Health and Human Services
- Lead the multi-agency coordinating entity (MACE) that brings a coordination of advisors together during a regional Public Health emergency
How You Can Help
- Join the Central NH Medical Reserve Corps/CERT (see our Volunteer page)
- Practice correct hygiene such as handwashing and covering your cough, stay home when sick
- Make sure you and your children have received your vaccinations including the seasonal flu shot
- Make a preparedness kit for your home
- Write and practice a family communications plan in case of an emergency
Please visit Central NH Emergency Preparedness on Facebook.
**For information about current emergencies or disasters, go to the NH Emergency Preparedness website, ReadyNH.gov by clicking the link below.**
