Emergency Preparedness
In recent years, public health has become more involved in the local, regional and state planning for prevention, response to and restoration after emergency/disaster events. This page contains up-to-date information and resources regarding emergency preparedness.
Community Information
Are You Prepared for Flood Season? (Yale Center for Public Health Preparedness)
September is National Preparedness Month, September 9, 2008
Governor Rell Announces Pandemic Influenza Public Education Campaign
American Red Cross Pandemic Flu Family Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness for People with Dementia
Emergency Preparedness for Persons with Special Needs
Children In a Public Health Emergency
December 5, 2006 Emergency Preparedness Forum
Volunteering
The Health District needs medical and non-medical volunteers for emergency preparedness positions. All types of skills are needed. Training is provided. If you are interested in learning more about being a volunteer, please call 721-2816 or download the sign-up sheet below.
Volunteer Downloads
Interested in Volunteering in the Event of an Emergency?
CCHD Volunteer Sign-up Form
Volunteer Newsletters
2010 - Summer
2009 - Summer
2008 - Summer
2008 - Spring
2007 - Fall
2007 - Spring
2007- January
2006 - July
2006- January
Links
- H1N1 Links
CDC Swine Flu Update - Cover Your Cough Poster
"Get Ready for Emergencies", American Public Health Assoc.
CT DEMHS Hurricane Preparedness
Hurricanes--After the Storm, CT Dept of Public Health
CT Guide to Emergency Preparedness (English)
- CT Guide to Emergency Preparedness (Spanish)
- How to Alert 911 to Your Special Needs
- CDC Bioterrorism Website U.S. Dept of Homeland Security
- Family Emergency Preparedness
- Washington State Emergency Preparedness--(translations in Spanish, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese)
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