Emergency Preparedness (EP)
What We Do
Emergency Preparedness helps Stanislaus County stay ready for public health emergencies and disasters. Our team works with local, state, and federal partners to plan, train, and practice so we can respond quickly and effectively during public health emergencies and disasters. When emergencies happen, we share accurate, timely information and coordinate resources and partners so our community can respond quickly and recover faster.
In addition to supporting the public health system, we work closely with hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations through the Stanislaus County Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Coalition (SCHEPC). SCHEPC brings healthcare partners together to plan, train, exercise, and communicate as one team, strengthening the county's ability to respond to health emergencies and large-scale incidents. Together, we're building a more resilient healthcare system and a stronger community.
What We Offer
- Emergency Plans and Response: We develop and maintain emergency response plans for events that could affect the health and safety of Stanislaus County residents, including pandemics, disease outbreaks, wildfires, and extreme weather. These plans ensure that our community is ready to respond and recover quickly.
- Emergency Preparedness Drills: We conduct emergency drills and training exercises to test our readiness for emergencies. After each drill, we look at what worked and identify ways to improve our plans and training. Lessons learned from real-world events like COVID-19 and MPOX help us strengthen our response systems for the future.
- Medical Reserve Corps: The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a dedicated group of local volunteers, both medical and non-medical, who help keep the community safe and healthy. MRC volunteers assist with drills and emergencies by providing nursing, interpretation, and clerical support. They also assist with health screenings, vaccination clinics, and other community health events.
