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Flooding
NEW! When Flooding Occurs - Keep your food and water safe (PDF)
NEW! Flood Related Recommendations for Vaccinations (PDF)
Emergency Preparedness
IDPH Emergency Preparedness web site
The Illinois Department of Public Health
The Center for Disease Control
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, we at the Hancock County Health Department wanted to let the citizens of Hancock County know we have a disaster plan in place and are prepared to use it if need be. Although, we can always use extra man power and are currently recruiting volunteers to help enhance our staffing levels in the event of an emergency, whether it be a natural or man-made disaster. We are looking for people of all walks of life, both professional and non-professional. We need nurses, doctors and other medical professionals to increase our staffing levels during an emergency. We need individuals to perform other important duties such as maintenance, runners, clerks and even mock clients to test our plans. If you are interested in being a part of our team and helping your community in the event of an emergency, please contact Victoria Roberts-Shaw at 217-357-2171.
Volunteer Application (PDF 19kb)
Homeland Security Advisory System History
The Homeland Security Advisory System was designed after September 11, 2001 to keep the nation’s citizens alerted to the increasing and decreasing possibility of a terrorist attacks.
Homeland Security Advisory System
Code Category Description
Red Severe Severe Risk of Terrorist Attacks More Info.
Orange High High Risk of Terrorist Attacks More Info.
Yellow Elevated Significant Risk of Terrorist Attacks More Info.
Blue Guarded General Risk of Terrorist Attacks More Info.
Green Low Low Risk of Terrorist Attacks More Info.
Low
Obtain a copy of Surviving Disasters- A Citizen’s Guide to Emergency Handbook published by the
Develop an emergency communications plan for your family including an out of town contact and a central meeting place.
Assemble a disaster supplies kit or review disaster supplies.
Guarded
Complete recommendations at lower level.
Be alert to suspicious activity and report to local law enforcement authorities, Illinois State Police or the FBI.
Review stored disaster supplies and replace items that are outdated.
Review emergency communication plan with family.
Establish and alternative meeting place away from home with family or friends.
Know school’s emergency notification and evacuation plans.
Elevated
Complete recommendations at lower level.
Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to local law enforcement authorities, Illinois State Police or FBI.
Ensure Disaster supply kit is stocked and ready.
Check phone numbers and e-mail addresses in family communications plan. Update as necessary.
Develop alternate routes to/from work/school and practice them.
High
Complete recommendations at lower level.
Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to local law enforcement authorities, Illinois State Police or FBI.
Review disaster plan with family.
Exercise caution when traveling.
Have shelter in place material on hand and review procedure.
Discuss children’s fears concerning possible terrorist attacks.
If a need is announced, donate blood at designated blood collection centers.
Severe
Complete recommendations at lower level.
Be prepared to shelter in place or evacuate if instructed to do so by local government authorities.
Be aware of neighbors who are elderly or have special needs and may require assistance.
Listen to radio or TV or current information/ instructions.
Be alert to suspicious activity and report it immediately to local law enforcement, the Illinois State Police or the FBI.
Contact business/schools to determine status of work/school day.
Adhere to any travel restrictions announced by local government authorities.
Discuss children’s fears concerning possible/ actual terrorist attacks.Medication Dispensing Drill
The purpose of this drill was to test how many people HCHD could dispense medication to in an hour should the need arise.
