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Printer Version		 County and Tribal Public Health Departments, along with northeastern hospitals, clinics, local emergency planners, EMS, Red Cross, law enforcement, military and human services departments have planned and trained for their responses to emergency situations. This joint planning will help result in fast, coordinated responses in case of bioterrorism, chemical emergencies or radiation terrorism. These agencies have:
  • Recruited pharmacists, medical personnel and volunteers.
  • Prepared to receive and distribute federal emergency stockpiles of medical supplies within 12 hours.
  • Planned and practiced for the mass distribution of medicines or other treatments.
  • Planned responses for chemical releases or accidental spills.
  • Prepared to communicate through the media, so residents will know what actions to take.
  • Prepared emergency personnel to treat injuries from explosions and evaluate radiation releases.
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    What are examples of the different kinds of terrorism or emergencies?

    Bioterrorism
    Examples: Smallpox, anthrax or plague

    Infectious disease emergencies
    Examples: Avian flu, SARS-like illness, or bacterial meningitis

    Food borne illness emergencies
    Examples: Salmonella or botulism

    Chemical emergencies
    Examples: Benzene spill, or sarin gas release

    Explosions
    Examples: Natural gas or terrorism

    Radiation emergencies
    Example: "Dirty bomb" - an explosion that releases radioactive material which was stored within the bomb

    Natural disasters
    Examples: Tornadoes, wind storms, lightning storms, blizzards, wildfires, floods or ice storms

    Public Health’s planning can only do so much, and individuals and families need to do planning as well.             Photo provided by FEMA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

      In case of an emergency event, always listen to your local radio or television station for advice on appropriate actions for you and your family.