What is Scott County Health Departments Public Health Preparedness Program?

Public Health Preparedness (PHP) is responsible for all the planning activities that allow for a safe and prepared community.

Operating through a grant from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Preparedness develops plans and ideas to help protect the community against threats such as pandemic influenza, biological or chemical agent, and natural disasters.

Public Health Preparedness staff actively work with other community agencies to work towards good communication and the sharing of resources.

Links: 

• Iowa Department of Health and Human Services https://hhs.iowa.gov/
• Iowa Department of Health and Human Services - Preparedness https://hhs.iowa.gov/public-health/emergency-preparedness-response
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov
• Iowa Department of Health and Human Services - Emergency Medical Services https://hhs.iowa.gov/public-health/emergency-medical-services-trauma
• CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response https://www.emergency.cdc.gov/
• National Library of Medicine - Anthrax http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anthrax.html
• Pandemic Influenza http://www.pandemicflu.gov
• Are you Ready Guide:  https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan