Public Health Preparedness
The Public Health Preparedness program, part of the state of Idaho’s organized preparedness effort, is responsible for preparing and responding to outbreaks of infectious disease, a bioterrorism event, and manmade or natural disasters in southeast Idaho. Its day-to-day activities include establishing working emergency response plans with other area first responders, collaborating with state and federal response agencies, and educating area volunteers and communities to better prepare themselves in the event of an infectious disease outbreak.
How the Public Health Preparedness program is prepared and will respond to public health threats and emergencies.
Idaho Health Care System Preparedness Program
The primary purpose of the Idaho Health Care System Preparedness Program is to upgrade the preparedness and the capabilities of Idaho health care entities to respond to bioterrorism, other outbreaks of infectious disease, other public health threats and emergencies, and to improve regional preparedness and response.
The Medical Reserve Corps coordinates the skills of practicing and retired physicians, nurses, other health professionals, and support personnel who are willing to volunteer during local or national emergencies. MRC is currently looking for volunteers!
The Citizen Corps Council is the conduit for other volunteer efforts in the community.
Training for Public Health Preparedness on varying levels and topics.
