Emergency Response

General Information

Perry County Health Department is ready to serve the community in emergency situations where the health of the public is concerned. Growing worries of terrorist attacks and threats of possible new disease outbreak have warranted a higher level of preparedness from your health department.

View pictures from our Bioterrorism Exercise.

Volunteer to Help with Emergency Response

Our volunteer program, Community Heroes, is starting up very soon. Join our team and be a hero!

Pandemic (Bird) Flu

We have compiled some resources and information to keep you informed about pandemic flu here.

Sydromic Surveillance in Perry County

Find out what this is all about.

Links

EP Preparedness Report

IDPH - Dept of Bioterrorism Preparedness

Illinois Emergency Management Agency