A public health emergency is any event or situation demanding immediate action on the part of the public health system in order to prevent disease and injury or maintain public health within the community of service. Emergencies can be natural or man-made.<\/p>\n
Coshocton Public Health District Partners with Coshocton County Emergency Management Agency, the Healthcare Coalition and other members of our community. We work to ensure all residents and visitors in Coshocton County are prepared for public health emergencies and\/or natural disasters. <\/p>\n
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How can you be more prepared?<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h1>\nGET A KIT. MAKE A PLAN. BE INFORMED. <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nWhen a disaster strikes, it is often at a moment’s notice. Do you have enough supplies for your family to safely survive for at least 3 days? See the following links to help you put together the best kit for your family.<\/p>\n
Prepare for Emergencies Brochure<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nEmergency Checklist<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nPet Emergency Planning<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nMAKE A PLAN.<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\nBefore an emergency happens, sit down together as a family and decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go and what you will do in an emergency. Keep a copy of this plan in your emergency supply kit or another safe place where you can access it in the event of a disaster. See the following links for help making your plan:<\/p>\n
Family Emergency Plan<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nParent Family Communication Plan <\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nChild Family Communication Plan<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nPet Emergency Planning<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nPet Friendly Travel Options<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nIt’s important to reassess your situation. Your emergency plan needs to grow and change just as your life changes. Has an elderly parent moved into your home? Is someone in your family temporarily disabled due to recent surgery or accident? Learn more about special needs in the time of disaster:<\/p>\n
Planning for Older Americans<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nPlanning for Those with Access and Functional Needs<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nRESOURCES<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\nReady.gov<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nCoshocton County EMA<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nCoshocton County Sheriff’s Office<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nAmerican Red Cross<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
When a disaster strikes, it is often at a moment’s notice. Do you have enough supplies for your family to safely survive for at least 3 days? See the following links to help you put together the best kit for your family.<\/p>\n
Prepare for Emergencies Brochure<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Emergency Checklist<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Pet Emergency Planning<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Before an emergency happens, sit down together as a family and decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go and what you will do in an emergency. Keep a copy of this plan in your emergency supply kit or another safe place where you can access it in the event of a disaster. See the following links for help making your plan:<\/p>\n Family Emergency Plan<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Parent Family Communication Plan <\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Child Family Communication Plan<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Pet Emergency Planning<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Pet Friendly Travel Options<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n It’s important to reassess your situation. Your emergency plan needs to grow and change just as your life changes. Has an elderly parent moved into your home? Is someone in your family temporarily disabled due to recent surgery or accident? Learn more about special needs in the time of disaster:<\/p>\n Planning for Older Americans<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Planning for Those with Access and Functional Needs<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Ready.gov<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Coshocton County EMA<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n American Red Cross<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nMAKE A PLAN.<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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