Emergency
Preparedness Coordinator
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Heidi
Vert
Interim
EPU Supervisor & Emergency
Preparedness Coordinator
2650
Breslauer Way
Redding, CA 96001
Email
hvert@co.shasta.ca.us
(530)
225-5298
Toll Free: 1-800-971-1999
FAX (530) 245-6584
NorCalBT
- Region III
Bioterrorism
/ Disaster Coordinators Directory
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About
Shasta County's Public Health
Bioterrorism / Disaster Preparedness Program:
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With
the ever present threat of bioterrorism and the reality
of natural disasters that could evolve into large
scale health emergencies, Shasta County Public Health
(SCPH) established an Emergency Preparedness Unit
(EPU) in its Communicable Disease Emergency Preparedness
Division. This five person team works closely with
local, regional
and state partners to ensure
Public Health is fully integrated into the overall
response network.
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The
EPU developed, oversees and maintains the department’s
emergency response plans, systems and resources.
The EPU also facilitates staff training and participation
in emergency drills, exercises, and public health
emergency response throughout
the year.
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EPU
staff serve as the lead for various priority projects
including Pandemic Flu Preparedness, Management of
the Strategic National Stockpile, Mass Clinic Operations,
Alternate Care Site planning, the Hospital Preparedness
Program, use of the California Health Alert Network
(CAHAN), Response to a Biohazard Detection System
alarm, the Department Operations Center and public
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Working
closely with EPU staff and providing essential response
related services are SCPH Microbiologists, Public
Health Nurses, Epidemiologists, Analysts, Community
Relations and the Deputy Health Officer. This cadre
of dedicated, trained and proficient staff forms
the nucleus of technical expertise that can assess
a situation and advise senior management about effective
courses of action to take to respond to any level
of an emergency that may impact the citizens of Shasta
County. |
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The
Links below will take you out of NorCalBT to Shasta
County's Web Site:
 Link
to Preparedness Information |
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