Emergency Preparedness
The Summit County Health Department is actively involved in planning to meet public health responsibilities in times of emergency or disaster.
SCHD has a role in all hazards preparedness to implement policies or programs and provide health information to the public in order to prevent and mitigate public health emergencies.
SCHD has a primary responsibility for responding to the health and medical needs of the public generated by a disease outbreak in Summit County.
SCHD has a supporting role in providing technical expertise and assistance to other first responders during other types of disasters in Summit County.