Stay Informed
Sign up for emergency alerts from your county or city to get real-time updates on severe weather, emergency situations, and missing or endangered individuals. Signing up is a simple step that can make a meaningful difference during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergencies can take many forms, from severe weather, flooding, and power outages to disease outbreaks, hazardous material incidents, and other public health emergencies. While these events are often unpredictable, being prepared helps communities respond more effectively and recover more quickly.
The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency plays an important role in protecting the health and safety of our communities before, during, and after emergencies.
We work closely with local, regional, state, and federal partners to develop and test emergency response plans, coordinate public health efforts, and provide timely, reliable information when it matters most. We also empower individuals, families, businesses, schools, and organizations with the resources they need to prepare, stay informed, and build resilience for whatever comes next.
Local Hazards
Emergency Preparedness
- Public Health Preparedness & Response
- Emergency Preparedness for Individuals
- Emergency Preparedness for Businesses
- Emergency Preparedness for Occupational Safety & Health Administration
- Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP)
- Crisis & Emergency Risk Communications
- United States Emergency Preparedness & Response
Make A Plan
Make a plan today! Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Additional planning may be required for those in the family with medical conditions, disabilities, and your pets.
Build A Kit
After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
Volunteer For Recovery
After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.