CPH-Emergency Prep

The Office of Emergency Preparedness prepares for, and responds to, emergencies to keep the public safe and healthy by reducing morbidity and mortality.

[Columbus Health @ColumbusHealth]

Columbus could see its highest temperature of the year thus far today, making it extremely important to be heat aware. You can learn more about staying hydrated and cool at https://t.co/dk6NU5TPEA.

[CPH-Emergency Prep @CPHOEP]

Does your home have a smoke alarm? Join the American Red Cross at a Sound the Alarm event near you.

[CDC @CDCgov]

Currently there are very few cases of #COVID19 in the US & no reported community spread. But as more countries see community spread, successful containment becomes harder and CDC is preparing for community spread in the US.

[CDC Emergency @CDCemergency]

Pet project--5 ways to prepare your pets for an #emergency on #LoveYourPetDay: https://t.co/VUIdQFR1fH #PrepYourHealth #OneHealth

[Readygov @Readygov]

Show your pawfect pet you love them by including them in your emergency plan.

🐱 Keep their favorite toys & treats in your emergency kit.
🚗 Practice evacuating with them.
🐩 Have important documents in a waterproof container.

https://t.co/OPfNn3ubOQ

#LoveYourPetDay

[CDC Emergency @CDCemergency]

Is it a cold or flu? What's the difference? Flu & colds are caused by different viruses but can have similar symptoms. #BeInformed: Learn to identify common flu signs & symptoms in yourself & others: https://t.co/FDFLkxIsQO #PrepYourHealth #FightFlu

[Ohio Dept of Health @OHdeptofhealth]

Learn more about 2019-nCoV and precautions you can take here: https://t.co/sFtnYCUUZQ

[GC Public Health @GreeneCoPH]

The same precautions that protect against catching & spreading the #flu will likely be helpful for the novel #Coronavirus (nCoV-2019): Wash your hands regularly, avoid touching your nose & eyes, cover your mouth when you cough & sneeze and don’t go to work if ill. #CDC #ODH #GCPH

[Nationwide Children's Hospital @nationwidekids]

Flu season is ramping up. The virus remains at the "high intensity" level in Columbus. Our expert reminds parents it is not too late to get a #flu vaccine for you and your child. Remember you get good protection after two weeks. Via @10TV https://t.co/SdDHN9dlNi #influenza

[Columbus Health @ColumbusHealth]

Join us tomorrow for our first rabies vaccination clinic of 2020 from 1-4 p.m. at the Franklin Park Indoor Adventure Center (1755 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203). Get your pets vaccinated and protected! https://t.co/AKgNxT5858

[Columbus Division of Police @ColumbusPolice]

“We lost a few good ones out there today 😢🍩🍩.”

CPD spokesperson Sgt. Fuqua was called to this scene at the Police Academy.

Detectives are talking with witnesses but real crime could be that most officers left without utilizing the 2-second rule... PICK UP THE 🍩 & EAT IT!

[Mysheika Roberts, MD, MPH @DrMRoberts]

Yesterday, @ColumbusHealth joined city, county and community partners to roll out the 2020 Columbus and Franklin County Addiction Plan. Together, we can address the opiate epidemic and reduce stigma, protect health and save lives in our community.

[Disaster Distress Helpline @distressline]

If deaf or hard of hearing individuals need emotional support related to a #disaster they can contact @distressline and reach a trained counselor 24/7 from anywhere in the U.S. Call 1-800-985-5990 with your preferred relay service. TTY users can call 1-800-846-8157.

[FEMA Region 2 @femaregion2]

✍️We're two weeks into the New Year! Let's keep those resolutions going and remember to include emergency preparedness in your plans. Save more, update supplies, make a list ... #ResolveToBeReady.

💡Check out resolutions you can keep, visit https://t.co/ZLjsEOYRWS today!

[CPH-Emergency Prep @CPHOEP]

Going out for Red White and Boom tonight? Sign up for Safety Alerts by texting: RWB2018 to 888-777 to automatically enroll!

[CPH-Emergency Prep @CPHOEP]

Be safe on these hot summer days and find a community cooling location to beat the heat. Stay cool, Stay Safe! https://t.co/JqDIYXuzEl

[Columbus Division of Police @ColumbusPolice]

*RT & HELP THOSE TRYING TO BEAT THE HEAT:
4 community centers open 9am-9pm today:
Beatty Community Center, 247 N. Ohio Ave.
FarEast Community Center, 1826 Lattimer Dr.
Westgate Community Center, 455 S. Westgate Ave.
Whetstone Community Center, 3923 N. High St. https://t.co/GuRXrQUDG4

[CPH-Emergency Prep @CPHOEP]

Keep your pup safe this summer; leave them at home when it's hot out. Their paws will thank you! @ColumbusDogConnection #puppylove

[NWS Wilmington OH @NWSILN]

Tornado Warning including Columbus OH, Reynoldsburg OH, Upper Arlington OH until 6:30 PM EDT

[CPH-Emergency Prep @CPHOEP]

Getting great perspective from California Department of Public Health on their Northern California wildfire emergency. #Prep18 @prepsummit