Being Prepared
Columbus Public Health Programs
Office of Epidemiology
Support for Columbus Public Health and the community who want to use data effectively in community health policy, planning, and programming decisions.
Emergency Preparedness
Programs to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from health emergencies.
Influenza Surveillance
Data and information on influenza (flu) and influenza-like illnesses in Columbus/Franklin County.
Ready In 3 Planning Kit
Preparing for any emergency with three steps: make a plan, make a kit and listen for information.
Report a Chemical -- Chemical and Physical Hazards Program
Programs related to hazardous chemicals and protecting the public's health.
Local and State Resources
Local Volunteer Organizations
Medical Reserve Corps
Volunteer medical, public health and other professionals assist in times of disaster and public health emergency, as well as in ongoing community health promotion.
Citizen Emergency Response Team
Volunteers can help in their communities by assisting their neighbors and coworkers after an emergency and when professional emergency responders are not able to help.
Serve Ohio
Ohio's state agency for community service and volunteerism.