Hardy County Health Department - Emergency Preparedness

Our Mission

The mission of the Hardy County Health Department is to organize its resources so that they are primarily dedicated to the local support and enhancement of medical health and environmental health services which are community responsive and prevention oriented.

contact/location info

To better serve you we have provided our contact information and directions to our facilitiy.

Notice of privacy practices

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully. If you have any questions about this Notice please contact: PRIVACY OFFICER.

Volunteers Needed

The Hardy County Health Department has begun recruiting volunteers for the Hardy County Medical Reserve Corps (HCMRC). If you are interested please contact us today. Your community needs you!

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As a result of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, our nation has had to become more aware of and better prepared for mass terrorism response. We have to prepare for a possible attack by WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction), including Biological, Chemical, Radiological, and Nuclear weapons.

On the local level, Hardy Health Department has been directed by the West Virginia State Health Department to plan for response to biological attacks (bioterrorism), and to integrate the response with that of local Office of Emergency Services (OES), Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).

The Homeland Security Program of the Hardy Health Department wants to give you the tools to be prepared in case an emergency strikes. Preparedness is the key and here is a list of useful tools for your family:

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Ready Brochure

Family Emergency Plan

Emergency Supply Checklist

Preparing for Weather Emergency

Winter Storms

Home Clean Up Information

Mold Information Sheet

Health Care Precautions During a Flood

Flood Waters and Tetanus

Disinfecting Water Supply

Disinfecting Small Quantities of Water

Residential Food Safety