Know the Risks; Make a Plan; Get Prepared and Be Informed.
About the Program
The Caroline County Health Department's Emergency Preparedness Division is made possible through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Cooperative Agreement. This program works to advance six main areas of preparedness so our local health systems are better prepared for emergencies that impact the public's health:
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Community Resilience
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Preparing for and recovering from emergencies
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Incident Management
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Coordinating an effective response
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Information Management
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Making sure people have information to take action
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Countermeasures & Mitigation
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Getting medicine and supplies where they are needed
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Surge Management
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Expanding medical services to handle large or complex incidents
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Biosurveillance
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Investigating and identifying health threats
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The Basic Steps
I. Know the Risks: Be Informed
> When it comes to surviving an unforeseen event, information is vital. Click here for vital information.
II. Get Prepared:
> Build a family Emergency Kit containing items that you and any pets may need during an emergency evacuation.
III. Draft your Plans: Preparedness Plan & Family Communications Plan
Other Emergency Preparedness Web Sites:
Caroline County Department of Emergency Services
MD Office of Preparedness & Response
Maryland Emergency Management Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Apps for your Smartphone
Maryland Prepares App (Android & iPhone)
American Red Cross FREE Mobile Apps (Android & iPhone)
Public Health Emergency Planner (PHEP)
Jeff Ludwig, MDPEMP
Emergency Preparedness Division
Location: Second Floor, Rm. 220
Hours: By Appointment Only
Contact: Ph. 410-479-8006 Fax: 410-479-8001
