Office of Emergency Preparedness Mission
Our mission is to effectively respond to any emergency impacting public health through preparation, collaboration, education and rapid intervention. VDH Emergency Preparedness involves state, regional and local emergency response partners working together to enhance readiness to respond to all hazards, including bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies.
Upcoming OEP Training Opportunities
Upcoming Events - Select Event Title to Learn More
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National Preparedness Month Tips, Information, and Cookbook
Visit the Public Preparedness Guidance page to learn more about personal preparedness.
On this page there are preparedness tips for older adults and people with disabilities, pet and animal preparedness, how to build a kit, and preparing for hurricanes. There is also a cookbook with 6 years of delicious Emergency Kit Cook-off recipes. It shows that the loss of power doesn’t have to equal loss of taste and a little gourmet can help provide comfort during an emergency.
There is also more information about biological and chemical agents, as well as, nuclear and radiological threats.
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More Emergency Resources
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