Public Health Emergency

As recent disease outbreaks have shown, it is important to be prepared for potential public health emergencies. However, it is not always known what kind of public health emergency a city will face. Fortunately, there is a wealth of resources available to create a plan for response to these emergencies. While most response to public health emergencies are done by the county health department, cities need a plan for working with the county and a plan for continuing service in the event of an emergency.