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Download the Emergency Planning Pamphlet, Ready Together New Jersey (PDF).
Disaster can strike at any time. Burlington County is susceptible to natural disasters such as hurricanes, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods / flash floods, winter storms, earthquakes, and forest fires. Man-made disasters can occur as well. One of our most important responsibilities is the ability to react immediately to any event that may threaten public health; more importantly; however, is our level of preparedness before that event occurs.
One of the many functions of the Burlington County Health Department is to respond to public inquiry because often, the first call citizens make when they have health concerns and emergencies is to the Health Department.
Health Department emergency preparedness services include:
The Health Department uses LINCS to send public health information to and communicate with local area hospitals, physicians, first responders and volunteers, public health and emergency management agencies, veterinarians, schools, local government, etc., via email, broadcast fax and telephone notifications.
If you would like to obtain multiple copies of these documents, please contact the Health Education Unit at 609-265-5297.
While you may not be able to prevent disaster, you can certainly prepare for it.