Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response

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The Emergency Preparedness and Response team is here to serve the public health needs of the community before, during and after an event. Emergency preparedness involves the resources of public health, emergency response teams, law enforcement, community members and our dedicated volunteers.

Resources for Current and Ongoing Emergencies

This circular graphic shows the cycle of Preparedness Priorities: Plan, Organize/Equip, Train, Exercise, Evaluate/Improve Threats, Hazards, and Risk

How Can I Be Prepared?

Each public health emergency is different, but there are multiple ways to prepare.

  1. Make a plan keeping health and medical needs in mind (Spanish version) (Vietnamese version) 
  2. Medications
    • An emergency can make it difficult  to refill prescriptions or to find an open pharmacy. Organize and protect your prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and vitamins to prepare for an emergency.
      • Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about how you can create an emergency supply of medicines.
      • Keep a list of your prescription medicines. Include information about your diagnosis, dosage, frequency, medical supply needs and allergies.
      • Store extra nonprescription drugs, like pain and fever relievers, antihistamines and antidiarrheal medicines.
      • Have a cooler and chemical ice packs available to chill medicines that need to be refrigerated.
  3. CPR, 1st Aid and Stop The Bleed Training (see classes listed below).

Information for Healthcare Providers

Are you a Broomfield healthcare facility interested in emergency preparedness and response? Participate in the Metro Foothills Healthcare Coalition (MFHCC) Chapter of the North Central Region Healthcare Coalition (NCR HCC).

If you’re a healthcare professional, sign up for the Broomfield Health Alert Network (HAN).

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