Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Public Health Emergencies can Arise Anywhere.
The threat of infectious diseases, natural disasters and terrorism can happen at anytime; no community is exempt. Although Hill County tends to feel removed from the dangers that can occur in larger cities, no community is immune to emergencies. Therefore, it’s imperative that individuals and local agencies have emergency systems in order to be as prepared as possible.
Protecting the health of the public is crucial in emergency situations. Public health emergency preparedness involves cooperation among many private and government organizations in Hill County. Working with our partners helps us to prepare plans to deliver essential public health services to the whole community during an emergency.
CodeRED
CodeRED is Hill County, Montana’s FREE community emergency high-speed notification system available to local residents that will send address-specific alerts concerning time-sensitive and/or emergency information that may impact your home or business address.
Hill County 911 encourages you to take action and register today for this service. Verify your physical address to receive targeted notifications.
The system delivers messages to your landline as well as your registered mobile device, text and email.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funds help in:
- Planning and Assessment
- Surveillance and Epidemiology
- Laboratory Capacity
- Health Alert network (HAN)
- Emergency Risk Communication
- Education and Training
Resources and Links
- Family Communication Plan
- American Red Cross of Montana
- National Weather Service
- Montana Health Alert Network
- State of Montana
- Make a Disaster Plan
- Build a Disaster Kit
- Fred the Preparedness Dog (Resources and Activities for children, parents and teachers)
- Disaster and Emergency Services