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FAQs
Click here for FAQs about preparing for and cleaning up after an emergency.
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Severe Weather Info (Flooding, Food Safety, Mold)
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Additional Info
Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response (CDC's EHTER)
Flood
- Cleanup Guide
Flood Waters and Standing Waters CDC Safety Guidelines
Food
- Guidance Document for Assessing Emergency Operation Plans
Food - Safety Tips for Snow Storm Affected Areas (USDA)
Food - Safety Tips During Power Outages (USDA)
Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)
Incident Command System (ICS) Resource Center (FEMA)
Mold Prevention After a Disaster (YouTube Video)
Ready Georgia
Strike
Teams - Overview
Strike
Teams - Map
Water
Interruption Brochure
* Additional Emergency Preparedness forms, inspections, etc are available to staff on the DPH internal site.
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Mission/Program Goals
Mission
Rapidly respond to public health emergencies through assessment and reduction of environmental health threats to human health.
Program Goals
- Prevent communicable disease and contamination of food and water.
- Develop and monitor environmental health information.
- Inspect and control sanitation measures.
- Ensure safe water and wastewater disposal.
- Control disease vectors and potential epidemics.
- Facilitate laboratory testing of food and water.
- Inspect facilities and shelters.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness Information
