Emergency Preparedness involves making sure you, your family, and your community are prepared to deal with a disaster – whether it is natural or man-made, accidental or intentional.
Public Health’s Role 
The mission of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Program is to ensure the health and well-being of the individuals and communities in Georgia by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from events of public health significance.
The Southeast Health District’s Emergency Preparedness (EP) program partners with federal, state, and local organizations (e.g., EMA, hospitals, health care coalitions) to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from a disaster.
Want to help? Check out these opportunities: Citizen Corps, the Medical Reserve Corp, and the DPH Volunteer Network.
If you would like more information about Southeast Health District’s Emergency Preparedness Program please call (912) 338-5231 or visit the Georgia Department of Public Health’s website at https://dph.georgia.gov/emergency-preparedness.
Community Preparedness
Home and Family Preparedness
What can I do to prepare for an emergency?
- Put together an emergency kit for your entire family
- Develop an emergency plan that includes evacuation routes and rendezvous points
- Know what to do during an emergency
My Emergency Kit
Your kit should contain everything you and the members of your household may need for at least 3 days. If you are forced to leave your home or if you cannot leave your home, your kit will provide essential needs to help protect you and your family’s health.
My Emergency Plan
Your family may not be together when disaster strikes. Make a plan today. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Address the unique needs of pets, older loved ones and family members with special needs in your plan.
Know What To Do During an Emergency
If possible, continue to monitor local media for status updates and instructions. Officials will give you information about what to do as quickly as possible.
Learn more about how you can prepare for an emergency at https://www.ready.gov/.
If you would like more information about Southeast Health District’s Emergency Preparedness Program please call (912) 338-5231 or visit the Georgia Department of Public Health’s website at https://dph.georgia.gov/emergency-preparedness.
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