The Department of Health has the following responsibilities in preparation for and in response to emergencies:
- Participates in community outreach programs to educate County residents about personal emergency preparedness.
- Provides nursing support at shelters.
- Collects information on disease outbreaks.
- Distributes medications or vaccines to first responders and County residents in response to a disease outbreak or manmade disaster.
- Works with local agencies and partners, including:
- State agencies such as:
- Federal agencies such as:
Additional Resources
Residents
- Preparedness Brochure for Individuals and Families
- Creating a Family Plan
- Family Emergency Communication Card – For Your Wallet
- Creating and Storing an Emergency Water Supply
- Mental Health During Times of Stress
- Helping Children Cope with Crises and Violence
- Emergency Supplies for Pets
- Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management
- City of Annapolis Office of Emergency Management
Businesses
- Ready Business (Plans from U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
Child Care Facilities and Schools
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools: Crisis and Emergency Management Plan
- FEMA for Kids
- Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management Kids Corner
Disease and Hazard Preparedness and Response Information
- Diseases, Agents and Other Threats (CDC)
- ASPR Strategic National Stockpile (HHS)
- Radiation Emergencies (CDC)
- Technological Hazards (MDEM)
Health Care Preparedness
Long-Term Care Facilities
- National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
- Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Group Homes
Individuals with Special Needs
- Be Prepared (Maryland Department of Disabilities)
- Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities