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Emergency Preparedness
A key role of local health departments, along with health care partners, is planning. We must prepare and practice in order to respond to an event while considering the impacts to people in our community when public health, health care or behavioral health systems are compromised or unavailable during and after a disaster. Be Ready: Prepare, Plan, Stay Informed: A public health emergency is anything that causes, or could cause injuries or illness to a large number of people. Public health emergencies include the following:
- Infectious disease outbreaks/pandemics
- Health-endangering effects of severe weather, natural disasters and power outages
- Incidents resulting in mass casualties
- Toxic chemical or radiological releases
- Acts of bioterrorism.
If you have a non-emergency question about any type of a public health emergency, call Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services at (320) 231-7800 during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visit our Emergency Resources and Reporting webpage for information, telephone numbers, and websites.
Report Public Health Emergencies