紧急 Preparedness Program

Public Health threats can be caused by 自然, 意外, or 故意的意思. The purpose of the 紧急 Preparedness Program is to strengthen and enhance the capability of the community to prepare for, respond to and recover from health related threats. Our goal is to save lives by strengthening and enhancing the readiness of 达勒姆郡 公民, 当地的 public health and health care partners. 

The all hazards threat planning approach is accomplished by working with 当地的, 区域, 状态. A coordinated approach to preparing for and responding to health-related emergencies increases efficiency by leveraging resources. 

To ensure public health is prepared for all types of hazardous threats, the health department does the following: 

• Launch public health responder notifications
• Require Incident Command System Training
• 保持一个 Respiratory Protection Program
• Partner with 当地的 business to become Closed Points of Dispensing Partners
• 开发 and Revise 紧急 Public Health Response Plans
• Participate in exercises with other Response Agencies

为紧急情况做好准备  

事件发生前 

• Sign up for 达勒姆郡 emergency notifications at 警告达勒姆.
• Know the risks and danger signs of an emergency. 保持联系使用 联邦应急管理局应用 和/或 NOAA天气电台.
• 开发 计划 for what to do; don't forget to 为你的 宠物!
• 组装一个 救灾物资包; don't forget to plan for medicines or other medical needs! 
• 学习 安全技能.
• Talk to your friends, neighbors, and other people in your network about preparedness. Help them make a plan if they need a hand. 

在活动期间

• 把你的计划付诸行动
• Check on and assist your friends, family, or neighbors if you can do so safely.
• Follow the advice and guidance of officials in charge of the event.

事件之后

• 了解 从灾难中恢复, and repair damaged property.
• 采取措施 prevent or reduce future loss for your home 和/或 business. 

Preparing for Severe Weather: Summer

酷热 can cause heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.  More than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year. Read below for helpful tips and information on staying safe this summer.

达勒姆郡 cooling centers: 

达勒姆郡 Libraries are available as cooling centers any time during their 正常营业时间. No library card is required to enter the libraries. Click below to find the location closest to you. 

与热相关的疾病:

点击这里 and read below to learn more about common heat-related illness and what to do if you or someone around you begins experiencing symptoms.