Communicable Disease

Are you or your family ready for a disaster or emergency?
Emergencies and disasters can strike anywhere and at any time. Here is some information to help you get prepared, stay ready, and take action to keep you, your family, and community safe!

Know Your Risks
Understand the risks you and your family may face.

Prepare
Make a plan, assemble a disaster supplies kit, and prepare for evacuating and sheltering.

Take Action
Protect yourself, your property, and manage your risk by staying informed and regularly practicing your disaster plan.

Helpful links:

• Are You Ready? Guide - English | Spanish
• Preparedness for People with Disabilities - English | Spanish
• Preparedness for Older Adults - English | Spanish
• Know Your Alerts and Warnings - English | Spanish
• Emergency Supply List - English | Spanish

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Skagit County Public Health 24 Hour Healthcare Provider Urgent Phone: (360) 770-8852

Stay informed by signing up for Skagit County Public Health Alerts, Notices, Updates and the CDC Health Alert Network.

Request assistance with healthcare response plans, training, or exercises by emailing communicabledisease@co.skagit.wa.us or by using the resources below.

The Northwest Healthcare Response Network is the Western Washington support agency that engages healthcare partners and non-healthcare partners throughout the planning process to develop and refine the portfolio of emergency plans, trainings, and exercises. They have many resources for partners to utilize and incorporate into their organizational plans and processes including the following:

• Plans & Tools
• Training & Exercises
• Response
• Tip Sheets, Resources & Links

Additional links for providers:

• CDC – Emergency Preparedness for Healthcare Professionals
• Long-Term Care Emergency Planning
• Health & Human Service (HHS) Emergency Planning for LTC & Ombudsman

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Skagit County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) works closely with Skagit County Public Health to ensure a unified and effective response to all emergencies. For a broader scope of the work DEM does, visit their website.

Skagit County Public Health partners with many local and regional partners to plan, prepare, and respond to emergencies and disasters including tribes, healthcare providers, emergency management and first responders, and other governmental and non-governmental agencies. Here are some helpful links:

• Skagit County Sheriff’s Office/Search & Rescue
• WA State Department of Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Ready.gov
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• Skagit Regional Health
• Community Action of Skagit County
• Helping Hands Food Bank
• Diaper Bank of Skagit County

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• WA State Department of Agriculture – Emergency Management
• WA Department of Fish & Wildlife - Diseases
• Skagit County Seasonal Weather Shelters
• Skagit County Environmental Health

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A fun preparedness game for children!	Have fun and build a checklist along the way!	A fun activity book with crosswords, coloring pages, games, and more!

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