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Emergency Preparedness/Bioterrorism |
The Columbia County Department of Health is an active member on
the Columbia County Public Safety and Security Committee. Through
this committee our department has been working collaboratively
with our emergency response partners to develop a countywide
emergency response plan for both natural and man-made incidents.
While much of the recent press has focused on what we will do if
an incident occurs, all of the agencies in the county are
actively engaged in activities aimed at preventing an incident
from occurring in the first place. While we continue to prepare
at the local and county level, it is also important for all
residents in the county to prepare themselves and their families
for a disaster.
One question that is most frequently asked is "how do I prepare
for a terrorist attack". Our advice is to prepare as you
would for a severe winter storm, where the power is out for
several days. By taking this approach, families and county
citizens will be best prepared to respond and care for themselves
and their loved ones, regardless of the type of incident
faced. We encourage you to browse through the information
provided below and to visit the related state and federal
links for additional information.
The Columbia County Department of Health is committed to continuing
to protect the residents of Columbia County, just as we have
for the past 70 years. |
