Clay County Public Health is engaged in preparing the county for all types of emergencies, especially public health emergencies. Through the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program, Public Health partners with emergency management, Sheriff's Office, police and fire departments, regional EMS agencies and healthcare organizations to ensure effective response and recovery for Clay County and its residents.
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program leads the agency's preparedness and response activities by planning, training, collaborating and coordinating. Activities addressed by Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program include the Cities Readiness Initiative, community planning and resilience, and emergency response to disasters such as flooding, tornadoes and ice storms.
Preparing for Emergencies
Emergencies can happen at any time, anywhere we may be. An emergency can be a kitchen stove fire at home or a tornado striking in Clay County. Knowing and preparing for all possible emergencies can make a difference on how the incident affects you and your family.
Take the steps now to get ready for all emergencies.
- Get a Kit
- Make a Plan
- Be Informed
Clay County Public Health partners often with Clay County Emergency Management. The 2 agencies share resources and information concerning preparedness, response and recovery to emergencies and disasters. Listed below are websites with more information on emergency management.