Wayne County Public Health

Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) is the capability of the local public health and health care systems, communities, and individuals, to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from health emergencies, particularly those whose scale, timing, or unpredictability threatens to overwhelm routine capabilities. Preparedness involves a coordinated and continuous process of planning, exercising and implementation that relies on measuring performance and taking corrective action. These plans are important for your safety in both natural disasters and man-made disasters.

In an emergency, many systems you rely on may not function as well as they usually do. Familiar landmarks and usual travel routes you and your service animal know may be altered. Utilities like electricity, water, gas and phone service may be disrupted. You might need to temporarily evacuate to a shelter which may not be fully accessible for your needs. You need to plan for you, your family and your pets to be prepared for these situations. Below are some links where you can find information on making a family emergency plan and a To Go Bag.