Table 1 Services received by 50% or more of local health departments in 6 categories of assistance
Type of service | % of LHDs receiving service |
|---|---|
Planning assistance (n = 6) | |
Strategic National Stockpile plan development/refinement | 95 |
Communication and liaison assistance (n = 12) | |
Hold regular meetings of preparedness Coordinators in the region regarding public health preparedness and response activities | 99 |
Test a telecommunications system | 94 |
Facilitate relationships with local/regional preparedness partners | 76 |
Serve as a liaison between local/regional public health and NC DPH | 73 |
Represent local/regional public health preparedness at meetings held by partner agencies | 72 |
Communicate relevant information from state and national preparedness meetings or professional conferences to the LHD | 70 |
Share contact lists of regional response partners | 66 |
Assist with access to and use of web emergency operations center | 65 |
Training assistance (n = 2) | |
Provide information on training opportunities available online or from other agencies | 90 |
Epidemiology and surveillance assistance (n = 10) | |
Promote the use of NC Health Alert Network by LHDs | 59 |
Facilitate access to NC Health Alert Network and/or Epidemic Information Exchange | 56 |
Exercise assistance (n = 15) | |
Provide guidance to the LHD about exercises | 81 |
Consultation and technical assistance (n = 10) | |
Industrial hygiene | 51 |