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Emergency Preparedness

The Sullivan County Regional Health Department prepares for public health emergencies that may affect our community.

Contact Emergency Preparedness

Meranda Belcher

Department Coordinator

mbelcher@sullivanhealth.org

(423) 279-2691

The Sullivan County Regional Health Department prepares for public health emergencies that may affect our community.

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Department uses an all-hazards approach for emergency planning, focusing on situations that specifically affect the health of the public including pandemic flu, vector-borne diseases, bioterrorism events, and other disease outbreaks.

The department works closely with healthcare agencies in the region through the Northeast Tennessee Healthcare Preparedness Coalition. This group focuses on preparing the healthcare community for response to disasters.

Flooding Preparedness

By taking these steps, you can help protect your family and home before, during, and after a flood.

Medical Reserve Corps

Be the difference you want to see in the world. The Medical Reserve Corps is a voluntary organization and you can be as involved as you want to be!

Thunderstorm Awareness

Knowing how to respond when you see lightning or hear thunder can keep you and your loved ones safe.

Tornado Awareness

Tornadoes bring extreme winds and dangerous flying debris, and the aftermath can present additional risks. There are steps you can take to stay safe.

Winter Weather Preparedness

When temperatures plunge below normal, staying warm and safe can become difficult. These steps will help prepare you, your home, and your car from winter weather.

Emergency Preparedness Resources

File Download

Ready Emergency Supplies Kit Check List

A downloadable Supplies Kit Checklist.

External Resource

Ready Kits

Check out the Ready Kit website to learn more about the Kits.

External Resource

Special Healthcare Needs Checklist

Emergency Kit Checklist for Families with Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN)

File Download

Emergency Kit Checklist

An emergency kit checklist for you to download and use.