Emergency Preparedness

The Mercer County Health Department, along with all of Kentucky's health departments, are working to insure that every county is prepared to respond to both natural and man-made disasters. We are a part of the overall homeland security initiative.

Would you be ready if there were an emergency? Be prepared: assemble an emergency supply kit, make your emergency plans, stay informed, and be involved in helping your family, your business, and your community to be ready.

Protect Your Family

Ready America

What you can do

Tips and guidelines to prevent the spread of the flu at home
Stay at Home Toolkit (PDF, 2.3K)

Food Safety Tips during an emergency

Water Purification for home (PDF, 47K)

Business Disaster Plan

Information for citizens with disabilities

What our Seniors need to know

For more information about volunteering in your community contact the

Citizens Corps

Reserve Corps

Kentucky Health Emergency Listing of Professionals for Surge (K HELPS)

What you can do to stay healthy 

• Cover Your Cough (PDF, 166K) Cover Your Cough, Spanish,  (PDF, 532K).
• Avoid close contact.
• Stay at home when you are sick. 
• Clean your hands. (PDF, 144K) 
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Stay informed.
• Follow Public Health advise about school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
  

Kentucky's Health Alerts

Flu prevention toolkit (CDC)

H1N1 & You (CDC)