- Emergency Preparedness Overview -
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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 Department of Health, as well as CT Department 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.
The District's Health Alert Network (HAN) is perpetually updated, as it serves as TAHD's primary means of communication during a public health emergency. The HAN serves as an invaluable tool when we need to enlist the services of our volunteers. We also provide messaging to our community partners through RAVE which allows for fast and reliable direct messaging.
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.
The District's Health Alert Network (HAN) is perpetually updated, as it serves as TAHD's primary means of communication during a public health emergency. The HAN serves as an invaluable tool when we need to enlist the services of our volunteers. We also provide messaging to our community partners through RAVE which allows for fast and reliable direct messaging.
