Macon County Public Health
Community Preparedness

The Community Preparedness Coordinator of Macon County Public Health works to ensure a state of readiness for any public health crisis. The Preparedness Coordinator coordinates and plans for public health responses to public health emergencies, both natural and manufactured. The Coordinator works closely with Emergency Management and other partners to respond to events that affect the community's health, including staff training, development of disaster plans, organizing disaster drills, and procuring emergency supplies and equipment. The Coordinator also facilitates the Macon County Disaster Preparedness Team and acts as a liaison to the Public Health Regional Surveillance Team.

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention
  
  
• Pandemic Flu.Gov
  
  
• American Red Cross
  
  
• World Health Organization
  
  
• North Carolina Public Health
  
  
• NC Dept of Health and Human Services