R305-10-8. Local Health Department Environmental Emergency Response

Each local health department shall participate in environmental emergency preparedness efforts, including: (1) identifying local health department roles and responsibilities in emergency response; (2) establishing partnerships with volunteers, emergency response agencies, and other community organizations involved in emergency response; (3) cooperating with the Department in fulfilling responsibilities associated with Emergency Support Functions; (4) maintaining an all-hazards response plan; (5) maintaining a continuity of operations plan that shall include employee notification, lines of authority and succession, and prioritized local health department functions; and (6) testing public health preparedness through participation in Department coordinated response drills and exercises.