Sullivan Department of Health
50 Community Lane, PO Box 590
Liberty, New York 12754
(845) 292-5910
https://sullivanny.us/Departments/Publichealth
The mission of the local County Health Department - Sullivan County Public Health Services, is to prevent illness and disease, and to protect and promote public health.
Health Emergency Preparedness: Sullivan County Public Health Services has been preparing to respond to health-related emergencies for many years. Extensive planning efforts have been undertaken to ensure that our public health staff and the community's first responders are fully prepared for any type of emergency that has the potential to impact the health of the public. Through the coordination of Sullivan County Public Health Services, law enforcement agencies, hospitals, the Sullivan County Emergency Management / Homeland Security Department, and the Local Emergency Planning Council, emergency preparedness plans are continually updated, improved and practiced to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.
What can you do? The best way for you and your family to be safe is to be as prepared as possible before an emergency such as a man made, health-related, or natural disaster strikes. In keeping with long-standing emergency preparedness guidelines, families should plan to store enough food, water and personal necessities for a 3 to 4-day period, in the event that they have to remain inside their home for their safety. Also consider putting together a family emergency plan, so that all family members (e.g., schoolchildren or homebound relatives) can be cared for in case the primary caregivers are unable to return home at their usual times. For more information visit www.ready.gov
What is an emergency and how can I be prepared? An emergency - be it a natural disaster such as a flood or winter storm, a power outage, a widespread outbreak of communicable disease, or a terrorist act -- can occur quickly and without warning. Two actions that you can take to become better prepared to protect yourself and your family are to develop an emergency plan and prepare a portable cache of emergency supplies that can be used at home or at work. Emergencies may strike when you and your family members are away from home, so learn about plans at your workplace, or anywhere else you and your family spend time. Contact your utility company if anyone in your household uses life-sustaining equipment such as a kidney dialysis machine or respirator. Your utility can advise you on how to prepare for power outages.
Services:
https://sullivanny.us/Departments/Publichealth