Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

Because public health is all around us, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services routinely works with other agencies to plan against and respond to nearly every type of emergency or disaster. From a nuclear, chemical, or biological attack to an accidental or natural occurrence to an outbreak or pandemic, the staff works with federal, state, and local partners to protect the health and safety of the community.

Functions 

Key functions provided by the department include:

  • Pre-disaster planning: Education to ensure individuals, families and businesses are properly prepared for emergencies.  Did you know you or your organization can request a speaker or packet of information? Email us at Health@CoMo.gov to make a request.  
  • Disaster response: Detection and investigation of the incident and assisting and protecting those affected.
  • Post-disaster recovery: Working with community partners to ensure community returns to pre-disaster (or better) status.

Boone County Office of Emergency Management

We partner with the Office of Emergency Management. Their responsibility is to coordinate the response activities of emergencies in Boone County. 

The goal of their Boone County Ready campaign is to enhance community preparedness, foster collaboration, and build resilience by engaging citizens in preparing for emergencies and disasters. 

Individuals who practice preparedness activities have less negative outcomes following a disaster. People who are prepared for emergencies reduce the initial call on first responders, and minimize strain on human service agencies during long-term disaster recovery.

This campaign is built on the four points below:  

Visit their website to learn more.

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