Emergency Preparedness

How prepared are you?

In light of the recent H1N1 virus (once referred to as Swine Flu) outbreak, do you feel you and your family are prepared? Does your household have enough food, water, medications and pet food to last for several days in the event of a shortage of supplies? Are your vehicles stocked with extra water, batteries, a flashlight and a change of clothes? What will you do if forced to evacuate your home?

In times of natural disaster or even a pandemic, federal, state and local agencies recommend that families take measures to remain prepared in the event of an emergency. This action includes proper storage of non-perishable food items, water, medications, infant formula, diapers, clothing and more.

Subscribers to the Town’s free e-newsletter service already have received updates and helpful tips regarding the H1N1 virus. For individuals who would like to sign up, please visit our Website at www.pvaz.net and click the link from the homepage. It’s simple and it’s FREE! In addition, subscribers will receive construction notices, alerts, news releases and much more!

Click on the links below and read about the ways in which you can help prevent the spread of a virus as well as how to prepare for an emergency.

• Guide to Maps
• Guide to Neighborhoods
• Weather Alerts
• Family Disaster Supply Kit
• Car Kit
• Understanding Pandemic Flu
• How to Prepare for Emergencies 
• ICE: In Case of Emergency (ICE'ng your cell phones)

H1N1 Specific Documents

• H1N1 Update - January 7, 2010
• January, 2010 H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic Schedule
• School-Based H1N1 Vaccination Clinics for Students
• H1N1 Mass Vaccination Clinics - High Risk Priority Groups
• H1N1 Swine Flu Update (as of October 14, 2009)
• Pandemic Response Update (10/8/09)
• Pademic Influenza Response Powerpoint
• Checklist for Individuals and Families
• Emergency Contacts Form
• Family Emergency Health Information Sheet
• H1N1 Inactived Flu Shot: What You Need to Know
• H1N1 Intranasal Live Flu Shot: What You Need to Know
• H1N1 Inactived Flu Shot: What You Need to Know (Espanol)

Yavapai County Community Health Services

According to its Website, Yavapai County Community Health Services (YCCHS) works with other public health programs, including Communicable Disease Control and Environmental Health, to develop strategies to better protect the public in the event of a public health threat or emergency.

http://www.co.yavapai.az.us/health.aspx

Yavapai County Community Health Services
Communicable Disease/Infection Control	771-3134
Environmental Health	771-3149
Outreach Coordinator	771-9424

Public Health Emergencies and After-Hours Assistance
Incoming Line	713-9424

Arizona Department of Health Services	(602) 542-1001
Local and State Hotline	www.azein.gov

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Hotline

For more information, via telephone or email, please contact CDC-INFO. This service is offered in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

http://emergency.cdc.gov/
http://www.cdc.gov