Emergency Preparedness
The Callaway County Health Department is dedicated to planning for a variety of public health emergencies. Activities such as comprehensive planning, hands-on training, and practical simulations help ensure that all Callaway County public health workers are knowledgeable and prepared to face any public health emergency.
What is a “Public Health Emergency”?
A public health emergency is an adverse event that poses a significant risk to the health of a population. It can be caused by an infectious disease outbreak, a natural disaster, a bioterrorist attack, or other catastrophic events that threaten public health.
Emergency Notification
Smart 911 is the official mass notification system used by the Callaway County Emergency Management Authority to communicate with residents before, during, and after emergencies.
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Emergency Preparedness Resources
Ready in 3
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services encourages all Missourians to create a plan, prepare a kit, and listen for more information. Ready in 3 can help!
Endorsed by the American Red Cross, the State Emergency Management Agency, and Missouri’s Office of Homeland Security, Ready in 3 focuses on three steps you can take to prepare for many kinds of emergencies.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
CERT training is an intensive 20-hour training designed to prepare a community for a major disaster. CERT training is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will initially be on their own, and their actions can make a difference. For more information about CERT training, visit Community Emergency Response Team or Callaway County CERT.