Emergency Preparedness and Response

Three Rivers Health District, along with the resources of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH0, works with local government, healthcare providers, law enforcement, fire and rescue, schools, and non-profits to ensure the integration of agency resources in community emergency planning. Three Rivers Health District participates in state and local emergency training as well as conducts emergency training for our professionals.

Public health is supported through an all-hazard approach to preparation, collaboration, education, and rapid intervention.  Efforts involve state, regional, and local partners working toward common goals to enhance readiness during an infectious disease outbreak such as pandemic flu, a bioterrorism event, a nuclear disaster, or a natural disaster such as a hurricane.

Three Rivers Health District also has a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) which is a national network of locally-led units of medical professionals and support volunteers.  The Three Rivers Health Medical Reserve Corps began in 2008. Volunteers support the health district in both emergency and non-emergency situations. The MRC collaborates with local hospitals, local county governments, the American Red Cross, and community emergency response teams (CERT) to increase capacity in emergencies. The MRC also participates in education, training, and exercises.