Tuscola County Health Department Kicks off

Be Prepared – Protect Your Family Month

As part of the 2007 Public Health Marketing Campaign, “Public Health – For Michigan.  For You,” a different public health issue is being promoted each month. 

Disasters can happen at any time. The potential of severe weather, e-coli outbreaks, pandemic influenza, or a hazardous materials accident are just a few of the would-be disasters that have raised concerns among many Tuscola County residents. While the Tuscola County Health Department is working to protect the community in the event of an emergency, health officials are urging everyone to take responsibility for the safety of their family and be prepared for all emergencies. 

In an emergency, your safety and the safety of your family may depend on decisions made in a few seconds.  Be prepared - have a plan and supplies, remain calm, stay informed, and be ready to activate your disaster plans.

Here are some things that families can do to prepare for a potential disaster:

• Be proactive, not reactive. Create a family emergency plan and talk about it ahead of time – taking action before an emergency occurs helps people deal with disasters of all sorts much more effectively when they do occur.
• If you are like millions of animal owners nationwide, your pet is an important member of your household. Your family emergency plan must include your pets. Being prepared can save their lives.
• If a winter storm, power outage, or other disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water, and electricity for several days. You may need to survive on your own after a disaster. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days.
• Keep a battery operated radio nearby and tune your local radio station for information.

Information Sheets Available:

Take the First Step!
Preparedness and Public Health Threats:

Addr4essing the Unique Needs of the Nation's Vulnerable Populations

Individuals with Chronic Health Care Needs

Local Food Banks, Community Pantries, and Soup Kitchens

Hourly-Wage Workers

Schools Serving Children in Kindergarten through 12th Grade

Mothers with Children in the Household

Additional information about the “Public Health – For Michigan. For You.” slogan and “2007: The Year of Public Health” can be found at www.malph.org.

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