Emergency management

The Emergency Preparedness program in the Henrico Health District works with local, regional, and state partners to plan and prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. Emergency preparedness in the district is coordinated primarily by the District Emergency Coordinator, District Epidemiologist, and Henrico Medical Reserve Corps (HMRC) Coordinator, but all public health personnel play a vital role in public health emergency preparedness and response. Examples of public health emergencies and missions include managing and responding to disease outbreaks, providing emergency shelter medical support, and providing coordination of our Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit.

The Henrico County Department of Emergency Management and Workplace Safety (EMWS) strengthens emergency preparedness by working with residents, homeowner’s associations, civic groups, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and businesses throughout the county.