Emergency Prep
Preparing Our Community for Public Health Emergencies
Being ready for public health emergencies like disease outbreaks, natural disasters and other emergencies is crucial for keeping our community safe. BV County Public Health and Home Care works behind the scenes to plan, prepare and respond quickly when emergencies arise.
Planning Ahead to Protect Your Health
Effective emergency preparedness helps limit the impact of outbreaks and protects everyone’s health. Our team stays trained and coordinated with local, state and federal partners to respond efficiently when needed.
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Maintain up-to-date emergency plans and procedures
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Conduct regular staff training and drills to stay prepared
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Monitor disease activity using statewide surveillance standards
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Participate in county-wide emergency planning meetings
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Provide public information and outreach to keep you informed
By working proactively, we aim to reduce risks and help the community recover quickly from public health threats.
Emergency Health Coalition
SA7 Regional Healthcare Coalition provides the mechanism for coordinated assistance in Buena Vista, Calhoun, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Hamilton, Humboldt, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Sac and Webster counties. The coalition is supplemented by local, tribal, state and federal resources in response to a public health, medical or major incidents requiring a coordinated response, and/or during a developing, potential health and medical emergency, involving incident victims and response workers and, as appropriate in need of additional therapeutic response or assistance. Services also encompass the medical needs of members of the "at risk" or "special needs" population described in the SA7 individual county disaster plans. It includes a community whose members may have medical and other functional needs before, during and after an incident.
Questions?
Contact us at publichealth@bvcountyiowa.com