Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Public health professionals are faced with the challenge of finding ways to maintain the progress made towards improving public health while at the same time addressing new, and sometimes re-emerging, public health threats including acts of bioterrorism.

Since 2002, the health department receives funding specifically for improving disease surveillance, planning for public health-related emergencies, and coordinating response with local, state and national emergency planners.

To learn more about public health threats, please view any of the resources listed below. To reach the program, please call 231-724-1292 or email public health.

Professional Resources

Planning & Training Resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Emergency Preparedness and Response Training
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Michigan State Police (MSP): Michigan Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division
• Resources for West and Central Michigan (Region 6)

Hotlines for Use by Health Care Professionals

• Clinician Information Line Phone: 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)
• Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System Phone: 800-822-7967

Public Resources

Planning & Preparedness Tools

• CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response: Preparing for public health emergencies
• Michigan Prepares: For individual and family emergency preparedness
• Muskegon County Emergency Management
• Ready.gov: Get informed. Make a plan. Build a kit. Get involved.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Michigan Volunteer Registry
• Muskegon County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
• Muskegon County Medical Reserve Corps

Hotlines for Public Use

• CDC Public Response Service Phone: 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)