Emergency Preparedness

Phone: 517-887-4631
Fax: 517-887-4310
Email: mhaun@ingham.orgNatural Disaster

Emergency Preparedness is dedicated to promoting a state of readiness and prompt response to protect the health of the citizens of Ingham County during a public health emergency/disaster, including natural, technological, and terrorist events.


We accomplish our mission by:
  • Developing, exercising, and evaluating our emergency response plans in coordination with local and state community partners
  • Promoting a sense of personal responsibility in preparedness
  • Planning for special populations (disabled, non-English speaking, elderly, etc.) to ensure access to care for all Ingham County residents

What YOU Can Do to Prepare

1) Stay Informed                       
  • Learn more about specific hazards. Click on the links below for more information.

             Natural Disasters     
    

   

             Chemical Threats   

              

             Biological Threats

   

           Radiological Threats

 

2) Form a Preparedness Plan for Your Household
A. Choose two places to meet:
  • Outside your home in case of a sudden emergency, such as a fire
  • Outside your neighborhood in case you can't return home
B. Develop a Family Communication Plan with phone numbers for:
  • Household members' cell phones
  • Places of work
  • Schools or Day Cares
  • An out of town contact to check in with if you are separated from your family
  3) Build an Emergency Supply Kit

    

Put together a minimum three day supply of food, water, and other essential items for your household (including pets).


4) Volunteer in your Community

 

Volunteers will be needed during an emergency. Visit these sites to find out how you can help:
1) Michigan Volunteer Registry
2) Ingham County Medical Reserve Corp (MRC)
3) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)