Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness includes:
- Health education regarding prevention and control of disease
- Preparedness and planning for public health emergencies with agencies and community partners with whom we respond
- Surveillance of disease within the County to ensure early detection of outbreaks
- Investigation of disease cases to ensure appropriate care of clients and their contacts
- Institution of social distancing measures such as isolation, quarantine, and the closing of venues to decrease the spread of disease
- Dissemination of health information during public health emergencies to ensure residents and citizens have the most accurate and updated information
- Planning for mass prophylaxis dispensing / vaccination to residents and visitors in the event of an emergency that medicines / vaccines are available
- Performing exercises with community and agency partners to ensure a timely and well coordinated response
Additional Information
Please feel free to contact our Fairplay Office at (719) 836-4161 or our Bailey Office at (303) 816-5970 for additional information or questions.