Public Health and Medical Systems
Preparedness and Response
The public health and medical systems were identified as critical infrastructure and vital support functions in the event of any such emergency. In 2002, the Oklahoma State Department of Health formed the Bioterrorism Preparedness Division, which later evolved to the Emergency Preparedness and Response Service, to address the public health and medical implications of a large-scale disaster affecting the state’s population.
Since that time, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Service has worked diligently with federal, state, tribal, local, non-governmental and private partners to ensure the safety of all Oklahomans. In addition, the Emergency Preparedness and Response has routinely assisted neighboring states in times of crisis.
Other websites that might be of interest for disaster planning:
Emergency preparedness for business
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/prepared/
Red Cross preparedness plan
www.redcross.org/services/prepare/0,1082,0_239_,00.html
Region 3 Team:
Rosalyn Hall
Local Emergency Response Coordinator
Serving Beckham, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Tillman, Roger Mills Counties
Office: (580) 482-7308
Cell: (580) 318-9437
Email: rosalynh@health.ok.gov
Sheila Lawson
EPRS Region 3 Planner
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Office: (580) 223-9705
Email: sheilaal@health.ok.gov
Clarissa Miller
EPRS Region 3 Nurse
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Office: (580) 247-2507
Email: clarissam@health.ok.gov
