Emergency Preparedness The Talbot County Health Department is prepared to safeguard the public health in all types of emergency situations, ranging from storms and hurricanes to industrial accidents or bioterrorist events. The health department will continue to monitor, investigate, report and manage outbreaks of communicable disease and to keep the public informed. Would you like to volunteer with the Health Department to help out in an emergency? Send an e-mail to jrstrong@dhmh.state.md.us with your name and phone number and the subject heading VOLUNTEER.
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Information on how you and your family can prepare for emergencies Information on communicable diseases, biological and chemical agents, and other threats and on preparation and planning from the Centers for Disease Control and from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene |
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Don't be afraid... Be Ready Be Informed about what might happen Creating a Family Plan Deciding to Stay or Go Survival Kits |
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At the top of this Web Site you should see the NATIONAL THREAT ADVISORY level. This level is updated in real time by the Department of Homeland Security. To learn more about the Advisory System and a description of each level click the Homeland Security Advisory System image (left) |
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The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has three primary missions: Prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters. |
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Business Hours - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday 410-819-5600 . . . . . fax 410-819-5690 . . . . . toll free 1-877-810-7184 . . . . . TTY: 1-800-735-2258 Maryland Relay Please direct any comments or questions to webmaster@talbothealth.org . Copyright ã 2005 Talbot County Health Department. TERMS OF USE/PRIVACY STATEMENT Website Design by Steven Lamb Last update 06/01/2006 |
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