Bioterrorism / Emergency Preparedness
The Woodford County Health Department is continually working with community partners to develop plans for an appropriate and effective response to any disaster or bioterrorism threat that may occur. The primary role of the local health department in a disaster or bioterrorism threat is to protect citizens before, during, and after a public health emergency.
To contact WCHD in an emergency after business hours, please call (309) 467-2371 and ask for the Public Health Administrator on call.
Click here for Bioterrorism information
Links:
http://www.ready.gov/america/index.html
http://www.ready.gov/kids/home.html
Woodford County Medical Reserve Corps
The mission of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is to improve the health and safety of communities across the country by organizing and utilizing public health, medical and other volunteers.
Click here for more information on the Woodford County MRC.
Click here to download an application to become a volunteer for the Woodford County MRC.