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disasters or emergencies strike, people expect their local
government to take immediate action to deal with the problem.
Local government must be able to act first to attend to the
public's emergency needs. Municipalities have a legal responsibility
to ensure that necessary and appropriate actions are taken
to protect people and property from the consequences of emergencies
and disasters. The State and Federal governments may also
provide assistance, depending on the size and nature of the
emergency. Preparedness
encompasses activities that can be taken before an emergency.
The cornerstone of emergency preparedness is planning. Health
departments need to clarify their roles and responsibilities
and identify likely response activities before they are needed.
The worst time to determine how to respond to an emergency
is during the emergency. 
Emergency
Preparedness
Emergency Operations Plan
"All Hazards" Approach
Health-related EOP
Planning Checklist
Links
to Bioterrorism Resources
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