For more information call the Emergency Response and Preparedness Division at 513.946.7874

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• Planning Kit for Businesses Dispensing Medications

Emergency Notifications

During any emergency that requires the distribution of important information to the public or specific audiences, Hamilton County Public Health relies on many communication systems, including our own Health Alert Network (HAN). The HAN is a system used to notify members of the community about public health emergencies or other pertinent health information. Messages are typically delivered via fax or e-mail. By participating in Hamilton County Public Health’s HAN, you will receive information that may be vital to the health and safety of Hamilton County residents.

Contact us to join the Health Alert Network.

General Emergency Preparedness

• Open for Business
  A disaster planning toolkit for small to mid-sized business.

Businesses Dispensing Medications

Businesses are an important partner for Hamilton County Public Health's emergency preparedness efforts. We are working to pre-identify businesses that can dispense or ‘push’ medications to groups of people. These Points of Dispensing Sites (PODS) are critical in emergencies in that they reduce the demand on public dispensing sites and contribute to an effective emergency response. “Push Dispensing” means that medications are pushed out to businesses and their employees and family members that they routinely serve in the work place or at home. These are Closed PODS and not open to the general public.

By coordinating a Closed POD, businesses provide a valuable service to employees and their families and the overall community. By participating, a business will increase the likelihood that their employees will come to work during an emergency, thus improving the organization’s ability to continue to function. This will also reduce the number of people that need to come to the open community PODS.

Pandemic Influenza Preparedness

General Information about Pandemic Influenza 

• Pandemic Influenza 
• Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation 
• CDC's interim guidance regarding use of face masks to prevent the spread of pandemic influenza

Planning Resources 

• Resources offered by the Health District : Presentations to business groups about pandemic flu – call (513) 946-7812 for more information.
• Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for Pandemic Influenza
  Guide from OSHA and CDC to help businesses understand their responsibilities, prepare and plan for an influenza pandemic. 
• Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
  This checklist contains important, specific activities large businesses can do now to prepare, many of which will also help you in other emergencies. 
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  Information from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce regarding pandemic influenza and other potential emergency situations. 
• Preventing the Flu: Businesses and the Workplace
  Information from the CDC about preventing the flu, as well as tools for employees and other useful materials for the workplace. 
• Planning Tools and Best Practices for Businesses
  Resources compiled by the CDC. 
• Click here to see resources compiled by the state of Ohio and other sources, including paycheck stuffers, planning guides and articles for employee newsletters. 
• A-Z Guide for Businesses
  An A-Z guide to help business prepare now for a future influenza pandemic. 
• It's Not Flu as Usual A brochure detailing what businesses need to know about pandemic influenza planning from the Trust for America's Health (www.healthyamericans.org).