all of us can be ready.
Our top three tips: Make an emergency plan. Keep emergency kits in your home and car. Sign up for emergency alerts.
we work together to respond faster.
Tornados, flooding, and pandemics are examples of emergencies we have experienced in Jackson County. We offer education and training for partners in:
State and Federal partners
Emergency Responders
Community organizations
Businesses
Schools
Long-term care facilities
Point of Dispensing Sites (PODs)
What is a POD site?
A Point of Dispensing Site or POD site is where vaccines, antibiotics, and other medications or supplies can be quickly dispensed to a large number of people. A POD may be opened to prevent exposure to an infectious disease, treat a disease outbreak, or in response to a disaster with health safety implications.
A POD is designed to:
– Dispense vaccines or medication quickly and accurately
– Maintain a safe environment for staff and the public
– Serve all clients, including those with functional needs
– Expand or contract to the needs of the operations
– Provide adequate staffing for the duration of the operations
A POD is NOT designed to:
– Provide services found at a healthcare facility or clinic
– Provide extensive medical treatment or evaluation
– Treat symptomatic individuals
Become a POD partner
Your role will include allowing JCPH access to your facility during an emergency, participating in notification drills, providing 24/7 emergency contact information, and providing floor plans of the POD location. Our team provides training for your organization during the POD activation process. Reach out today to get started.
Preparedness Posts
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Be Severe-Weather Ready: Tips to Stay Safe this Spring
Learn the top four severe weather readiness steps every resident of Jackson County should take now to prepare for spring storms.
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Finding Cold Weather Resources in Jackson County
Need help finding cold weather resources in Jackson County? Whether you’re looking for winter clothes or a place to stay warm, help is available.
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Stay Cool: Tips for a Healthy Summer
Summer is a season of sunshine, exploration, and well-earned downtime for kids and families—but high temperatures and outdoor activities can also bring health…
Meet Ready the Raccoon!
Ready the Raccoon is our emergency preparedness mascot, chosen by YOU in September 2024. Over the course of National Preparedness Month, we introduced four candidates up for the job: Alert the Owl, Safe the Squirrel, Ready the Raccoon, and Prepare Bear. You voted on social media or in person for Ready the Raccoon.
As JCPH’s first official emergency preparedness mascot, Ready the Raccoon is always learning. Follow us on social media for Ready’s adventures!
Ready to get involved?
Volunteer Opportunities
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
MRC of Greater Kansas City is made up of medical, health, dental, mental health and other skilled professionals trained to assist during public health emergencies. http://www.mrcgkc.org/
Kansas City Regional Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD)
COAD is made up of volunteer organizations and community organizations interested in helping prepare or respond to their community in potential emergency and disaster situations. https://kcregionalcoad.org/
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Programs
CERT Programs educate people about disaster preparedness and
train them in basic disaster response skills. Raytown and Independence both offer CERT programs.
Show-Me Response
Show-Me Response is a Missouri based volunteer credentialing system allowing local agencies to access licensed or non-licensed, vetted volunteers during an emergency situation. To register, visit: https://www.showmeresponse.org/index.php
University Health Volunteer Program
UH volunteer program: allows individuals to volunteer in a hospital setting for licensed and unlicensed positions. UH volunteers are directly accessible to Jackson County Public Health to assist in emergency operations and response. https://www.trumed.org/about-us/volunteer-opportunities/