Public Health emergency preparedness

Get a kit, make a plan, be informed, get involved!

The information on this page can help you prepare for public health emergencies such as a natural disaster, a bioterrorism event or an infectious disease outbreak.

Business Matters / Safety Matters
Bloomington Public Health and Chamber of Commerce
In June of 2010, the city of Wadena was wiped out by a tornado which greatly impacted the business community. Business owners/managers need to be trained for when a disaster strikes. Learn first hand from the City of Bloomington Emergency Response Specialist, Jackie Weber, about disaster preparedness, fire suppression, medical operations and more.

Bloomington-Edina-Richfield Medical Reserve Corps
Emergency preparedness tools and topics
Local public health emergency preparedness newsletters
Pandemic/Avian Flu updates
Other emergency preparedness/flu links
ECHO (Emergency & Community Health Outreach programs and information in six languages)

Bloomington-Edina-Richfield Medical Reserve Corps

If you're a healthcare-related professional who lives in Bloomington, Edina or Richfield, we're looking for you! Our Medical Reserve Corps is recruiting volunteers to help in case of a public health emergency whether it's weather-related, pandemic influenza, a disease outbreak/epidemic or terrorist-related activity.

Attend the Open House on April 17, 2012 if you are interested in becoming a member.
More information . . .

To find out more, call Jackie Weber at 952-563-8779.

Emergency preparedness tools and topics

Family emergency preparedness
Tips to prepare your family for an emergency.
Ready, Set, Go! - Emergency Preparedness toolkit for Faith Communities
Ready, Set, Go! - Emergency Preparedness toolkit for CBO's
Emergency information card (27KB PDF)
An easy to use information card that can fit into your wallet, purse, or backpack.
Health information sheet (25KB, 2-page PDF)
Create a family emergency plan using this information.
Are you prepared for an emergency? (87KB PDF)
Basic steps and checklist to get prepared.

Emergency preparedness and public health newsletter

Vol. 10: August 2008 (159KB, 2-page PDF)
Vol. 9: September 2007 (188KB, 2-page PDF)
Vol. 8: April 2007 (188KB, 2-page PDF)
Vol. 7: September 2006 (220KB, 2-page PDF)
Vol. 6: March 2006 (168KB, 2-page PDF)
Vol. 5: September 2005 (304KB, 2-page PDF)
Vol. 4: March 2005 (341KB, 2-page PDF)
Vol. 3: August 2004 (317KB, 2-page PDF)
Vol. 2: February 2004 (236KB, 2-page PDF)
Vol. 1: June 2003 (199KB, 2-page PDF)

Pandemic/Avian Flu updates

MDH (Minnesota Department of Health)
For updates on Avian flu, Pandemic flu, and season flu.
Q and A on the Avian Flu
Some of the most asked questions regarding the spread of Avian flu.

Other links for emergency preparedness information

These links leave the City's Web site and open in new browser windows.

PandemicFlu.gov U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
State of Minnesota Bird Flu
Ready : Department of Homeland Security
ECHO - Emergency and Community Health Outreach
ECHO TV is a television program that offers monthly health awareness and emergency preparedness educational programs on Twin Cities Public Television Channel 17. ECHO TV programs are in six languages: Hmong, Khmer, Lao, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

For more information, contact:

Lisa Brodsky, MPH, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
PH: 952-563-4962
E-mail: lbrodsky@ci.bloomington.mn.us

Bloomington Public Health Division
1900 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431
PH: 952-563-8900 V/TTY
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Interpreters and transportation information are available upon request.