Emergency Preparedness
The Torrington Area Health District continuously participates in emergency preparedness efforts, on a local, regional, and state level. Our staff receives training through the CT State Dept of Health, as well as CT Dept. of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Training encompasses everything from a cutting-edge web-based emergency operations center to full-scale drills and exercises. The District relies heavily on grant funding in order to fulfill the vital functions of Public Health Readiness and Emergency Preparedness.
TAHD's long-range efforts have shifted somewhat from Smallpox Planning to a more “all-hazard” type of preparation. Working in collaboration with Local Emergency Planning officials within our towns. The health district plans for a broad range of emergency situations, including natural disasters, catastrophic events, disease outbreaks, and acts of terrorism. A major component of TAHD’s comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan involves the mass dispensing of antibiotics, antivirals or vaccines in response to a public health threat. Toward that end, we have stockpiled enough medical and ancillary supplies to equip a mass dispensing clinic on 24 hours notice.
Links
http://www.ct.gov/dph/taxonomy/ct_taxonomy.asp?DLN=46945&dphNav=|46945|
http://www.ct.gov/demhs/site/default.asp