Emergency Preparedness
Emergency preparedness is the process of planning, organizing, and taking steps ahead of time to ensure individuals, families, and communities can respond effectively to unexpected events or disasters. These events may include natural disasters like floods, tornadoes, or winter storms, as well as public health emergencies or other crises. Preparedness involves creating plans, building emergency kits, staying informed about potential risks, and knowing how to respond in order to reduce harm, protect safety, and recover more quickly.
LBPHD works with the Tri-Cities Medical Response System (TRIMRS), to help to strengthen emergency response through collaboration.
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Program Manager: Darren Balderson
308-346-3006
dbalderson@lbphd.ne.gov
TRIMRS
Emergency Preparedness
You can't stop emergencies and disasters from happening but you can take action to prepare for them. We must take action to get a jump start on preparedness in case of an emergency for our families, friends, and neighbors.
Emergency Preparedness Checklist
Would You Be Ready If Disaster Struck?
Emergency Preparedness Guides are intended to help you prepare for disasters before they happen. Disaster preparedness is no longer the sole concern of those who live in "Tornado Alley." For individuals, preparedness must now account for man-made disasters as well as natural ones.
Volunteer at LBPHD
Emergencies can overwhelm first responders, especially during the first hours of an emergency. Volunteers can have an impact by lending an extra hand to help with aid during a crucial time.
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Volunteers are often needed to help fill the gaps during an emergency response to help increase the response effort.
Contact Information
Emergency Response Coordinator
Darren Balderson
Address
327 N 8th Avenue
Burwell, NE 68823
dbadlerson@lbphd.ne.gov
Phone
308-346-3006
Press Release Coordinator
Address
327 N 8th Avenue
Burwell, NE 68823
info@lbphd.ne.gov
Phone
308-346-5795