Emergency Preparedness & Response (EP&R)

The Lord Fairfax Health District (LFHD) Emergency Preparedness and Response (EP&R) Division is responsible for preventing, preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating public health emergencies.  EP&R involves local, regional, and state emergency response partners working together to enhance readiness to respond to any public health emergency.

The LFHD EP&R Division has many responsibilities, including but not limited to:

  • Provide medical countermeasures for essential personnel and the public
  • Provide staff support to local agencies
  • Support and coordinate resource requests from critical healthcare partners
  • Participate in drills and exercises to enhance the all-hazards approach to LFHD emergency response
  • Emergency Support Function #6 – Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, & Human Services
  • Emergency Support Function #8 – Public Health & Medical Services

The LFHD is accredited by the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ Project Public Health Ready (PPHR). PPHR is a competency-based training and recognition program that assesses preparedness and assists local health departments in responding to public health emergencies. Through a continuous quality improvement model, this accreditation showcases the LFHD’s preparedness capacity and capability.

Our Emergency Preparedness and Response Program includes planningThink ahead, have a plan, be prepared for any emergency. for:

Questions?
Olivia Watson
District Emergency Coordinator
Lord Fairfax Health District
Office: 540-722-3480
Direct: 540-771-3039
Fax: 540-722-3479
olivia.watson@vdh.virginia.gov

Last Updated: November 26, 2024