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Here are some of the areas that JCHD prepares for emergencies: Early detection of disease Educating the public on ways to protect themselves for both individuals and businesses Providing medication or vaccination to prevent disease Working with health care providers on recommended treatment Limiting exposure to infected persons Ensuring access to safe water, food, and proper sewage disposal
For more information about how to… - prepare for an emergency at home
- how to survive before, during, and after a disaster occurs
- have safe food and water during a disaster
- extreme weather preparedness
- build you own emergency kit
- business continuity planning
- how to protect yourself from diseases including H1N1
- or any other emergency preparedness topics…
Check out some of the links below Surviving Disasters: A Citizens Emergency Handbook Jackson County Emergency Management Agency Jackson County EMA - EMERGENCY MESSAGING SITE Illinois Department of Public Health - Emergency Preparedness Ready.Illinois.gov - Individual and Business Planning Illinois Department of Public Health - H1N1 & Other Public Health Topics Illinois Emergency Management Agency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenza Contact Tsoetsy Harris at extension 176 For more information on emergency preparedness
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