Emergency Preparedness

The focus of the Emergency Preparedness Program is to develop plans, policies and procedures for how to protect individuals during and after emergencies and disasters in New Hanover County.

Examples of Public Health Emergencies

  • Bioterrorism
  • Chemical Spill/ Explosion
  • Communicable Disease Outbreaks
  • Pandemics
  • Food-borne Illness
  • Radiation Incidents