Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (OPHEP)
The
mission of the Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness
(OPHEP) is coordination and facilitation of Public
Health
Emergency Preparedness efforts for the citizens and employees in the
City of Detroit in the event of a Public Health emergency, including
natural, technological and terrorist events. The OPHEP
was established to provide All Hazard planning, ensure DHWP employees,
citizens and community partners are prepared to respond to Public
Health Emergencies whether natural, accidental or terrorist in nature,
to coordinate and collaborate with internal and external partners, to
coordinate and provide Public Health Preparedness awareness, training
and exercises as well as the ability to ensure that Public Health
workers as first responders will be able to respond to a Public Health
threat or emergency 24/7/365.
Our Goal
It
is our goal to keep those who live, work and do business in the City of
Detroit safe and secure from Public Health related emergencies and
disasters.
Who is eligible:
All those who live, work, and do business in Detroit
Location:
DHWP Herman Kiefer Health Complex
Phone:
(313) 876-2030
H1N1 Flu:
Flu season is coming to a close, however, H1N1 flu is still at large. Be sure to "think prevention" and get your H1N1 flu vaccination today! Click here for the H1N1 flu clinic schedule. For more information on H1N1 flu visit www.flu.gov.
Family Emergency Preparedness:
Being
prepared for emergencies is crucial at home, school, work and in your
community. Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can
force you to evacuate your neighborhood, workplace or school or can
confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services -- water,
gas, electricity or telephones--were cut off? Local officials and
relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot
reach everyone right away. Therefore, the best way to make you and your
family safer is to be prepared before disaster strikes. We encourage
you to:
Get a Kit:
http://www.redcross.org/services/prepare/0,1082,0_91_,00.html
Make a Plan:
http://www.redcross.org/services/prepare/0,1082,0_80_,00.html