Emergency Preparedness

The Lenawee County Health Department emergency preparedness program focuses on ensuring that we are prepared to respond to intentional or unintentional public health emergencies.

Preparedness Efforts Include

Ensuring that we can provide medicine or vaccine to all citizens in a short time frame
Controlling the spread of communicable diseases by investigating outbreaks, issuing quarantine orders (if necessary) and limiting public gatherings
Ensuring that the water and food supplies remain safe
Regulating sewage disposal systems to ensure that they are operated in a safe manner
Communicating with the public about health risks
Ensuring that public swimming pools, campgrounds, children's camps and bathing beaches remain safe for public use
As needed, assist with the control and elimination of pest infestations
Coordinate with the local animal control officer and local veterinarians on the safety of pets, livestock and companion animals
Regulate the disposal of deceased animals

Volunteer

You can help! Sign up to volunteer in an emergency. The Michigan Volunteer Registry is used to register, notify, and inform individuals who are interested in volunteering in the event of a natural or public health emergency. Individuals of all abilities are welcome to sign up. Medical professionals are the most needed. Thank you!