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INTRODUCTIONThe Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department (SMCHD) must ensure that it can efficiently and effectively meet the public health needs of the community when impacted by an emergency or disaster. We must be prepared to respond to all emergencies with a detailed plan of action, and a system of communication and partnerships within and beyond our community.SMCHD SERVICESThis response includes preparing for, and responding to, events that pose a substantial risk to the health of the counties’ residents. Public health emergencies may be natural disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, or bioterrorism events. The SMCHD has plans in place that address sheltering and evacuation, dispensing medication, vaccine, or other medical supplies, and releasing updated guidance and information to the public.DATA The SMCHD works with regional partners to perform regular Hazards Vulnerability Assessments (HVA), which identify possible natural and human-made threats to a community, and the vulnerability of a community to those threats. The latest assessment indicated that natural disasters such as severe weather, and the disruptions that can result, were identified as a potential threat. Wisconsin’s changing climate has been bringing more intense and unpredictable weather conditions. This “weather whiplash” can catch us off guard and can create more serious health and safety risks.CURRENT EVENTSDid you know that Wisconsin Flood Safety Awareness Week is February 25-March 2? Wisconsin Emergency Management has several flood resources that can help households and communities “stay afloat” in the event of a flood.
Wisconsin Flood Safety Awareness Week is February 25-March 2 | Wisconsin Emergency ManagementWhat else can you do to prepare for emergencies?
To get a start on preparedness for you, your family, or co-workers consider these 3 steps:.jpg)
Have enough food, water, and essential supplies to last three days. Include medicine, copies of prescriptions, flashlights, extra batteries, blankets, first aid supplies, personal hygiene items, proper seasonal clothing, cash, a battery-operated or crank radio, a weather radio, cell phones and chargers, important documents, and other supplies your family may need. - En Español Decide how your family members should contact each other if you are apart when the disaster occurs, where you will go if you need to leave home, and where you will gather inside the home (e.g., a safe room or basement).Shawano County and Menominee County residents can sign up with Nixle to receive alerts for severe weather, criminal activities, missing persons, and local events. To receive warnings right to your phone (cell or home), you can sign-up by texting your zip code to 888777 or by clicking the image below. NIXLE® utilizes the latest technology to quickly warn citizens which is a great compliment to your weather radio..jpg)
In case of an emergency, the SMCHD can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During business hours, (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday) please contact the health department at (715) 526-4808. During non-business hours, please report public health emergencies by calling the Shawano Sheriff's Department at (715) 526-3111. EVALUATIONThe SMCHD regularly reviews, updates, and “practices” their emergency response plans with response partners to ensure that it remains prepared to meet the public health needs of the community in the event of an emergency.RESOURCES
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