Emergency Preparedness
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Tips for Being Prepared
Being prepared for an emergency is as simple as having a kit and having a plan. You should have an emergency kit in your home that contains essentials that you will need in the event of an emergency. There are many different kits available for purchase online in a variety of sizes, or you can…
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Community Initiatives
Do 1 Thing Videos Do 1 Thing is a 12-month program that makes it easy for you to prepare yourself, your family, and your community for emergencies or disasters. Watch this month’s videos below. Resources Survey Results Health Risk Assessment (HRA) County Results and Regional Report Community Assessm
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Recognizing an Emergency – Sirens
There are many different ways that the public is notified of emergency events. You’ve probably heard many of these before, including radio and television announcements that beep several times and say “This is a test of the emergency broadcast system.”. These systems help ensure that people in Kanawh
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Emergency Response Volunteer
Your participation as a public health volunteer could make the difference in our county’s ability to respond. The health department’s Emergency Response Team volunteers enhance the county’s emergency preparedness efforts by ensuring that a trained group of public health volunteers are ready to assis