Jersey County Health Department |
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What is a Public Health Emergency? |
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The Jersey County Health Department will be the lead community agency for all public health emergencies. Public health emergencies can include man-made disasters such as bioterrorism attacks, or naturally occurring large-scale outbreaks such as pandemic influenza, severe winter storms, flooding, tornadoes, and/or earthquakes. It is our goal to sustain basic public health standards when Jersey County is impacted by public health emergencies. |
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How Will Jersey County Health Department Respond? |
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During a declared public health emergency, it may be necessary for Jersey County Health Department to dispense medications or supplies to the entire Jersey County population. During these events, you will be provided instructions regarding how you will be expected to respond. Instructions will be provided via our website www.jerseycountyhealth.org or disseminated through WJBM Radio, Jersey County Journal, Jersey County Shopper, The Telegraph, Jersey Community Unit #100 Schools, Jersey County churches, and/or St. Louis television stations. |
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Basic Disaster Kit Supplies |
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It is essential that Jersey County residents prepare their homes prior to a disaster. Pre-disaster preparedness will allow quicker and more effective response during a disaster. Personal disaster kits should be maintained in every home. Kits should include all supplies to sustain a home or person for at least 72 hours. Item to include: food, water, flashlights, batteries, weather radio, and medications. Also include any items needed by individual members of your household such as diapers, formula, pet food, etc. For more information to assist you with developing you own personal disaster kit, go to: |
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A Handbook for Citizens |
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The Illinois Department of Public Health has published a handbook entitled Surviving Disasters: A Citizen’s Emergency Handbook. It is available at http://www.idph.state.il.us/pdf/SurvivingDisasters.pdf |
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1/10/2012 |