About the Public Health Coordinator
 

The Public Health Preparedness Coordinator job came about after the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center. The position is funded through the Center for Disease Control, and Indiana State Dept of Health manages the grant.

The responsibilities of the Public Health Preparedness Coordinator include seeking grants to help fund the department, and to coordinate volunteers during an emergency.

The grant is open to each County to assist in preparedness in the event of a disaster whether that is manmade or a natural occurrence. The Public Health Preparedness Coordinator plans for “All Hazards” including terrorism.

Now the health department is planning for a possible influenza pandemic and part of the planning is to prepare the public for such a disaster. See the links for further information.

If you have questions or would like to volunteer your service to the health department call the Public Health Preparedness Coordinator at 765-473-0290.