Emergency Preparedness
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.
The Public Health Network Role in Emergency Preparedness
- Guidance: Evidence-based guidance to ensure state and local jurisdictions have the most current information to better protect their communities
- Technical Assistance: Operational know-how to ensure state and local public health departments are ready to respond
- Evaluation and Resources: Evaluate states' capabilities to prepare for all public health emergencies and provide communities with the latest information as well as advice and tools to improve readiness
What Can You Do?
- Sign up for NH Alerts to receive public safety notices issued by the State of New Hampshire and severe weather warnings directly from the National Weather Service.
- Make a preparedness kit for your home: Emergency Kit Shopping List
- Write and practice a family communications plan in case of an emergency.
- Make sure you and your children have received vaccinations including the seasonal flu shot.
- Check out our Resources Page for more information.