Keeping the people of the commonwealth safe before, during, and after an emergency or disaster is our number one priority.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) serves as the lead agency for Emergency Support Function (ESF) 8, which provides coordination of public health and medical-related preparedness, response, and recovery activities for emergencies, disasters, exercises, or planned events requiring state-level coordination. Examples of planned events include the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby. Many partnering agencies involved in these ESF activities have emergency plans and procedures designed to complement and support coordinated efforts.
Be Prepared
Prepare for Disasters and Emergencies
Creating a basic emergency supply kit can help provide peace of mind for you and your family during a disaster or emergency.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health has created a guide to help you build a kit over the course of 20 weeks.
Get Involved
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national program that utilizes local health and medical volunteers to strengthen public health, emergency response and community resiliency.
In Kentucky, all 120 counties are served by a registered MRC unit, most of which are sponsored by the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) through a partnership with eight health care coalitions. Kentucky's MRC is comprised of medical and non-medical personnel who volunteer their time and expertise to supplement existing public health resources during emergencies and at other times of community need.
To learn more or to register as an MRC volunteer, visit www.kentuckyhelps.com.
Know the Risks in Your Community
Respiratory Disease Monitoring In Kentucky
What is Pandemic Flu?
Learn More About Current Outbreaks in the U.S. and Disease Prevention
General Fact Sheets on Specific Bioterrorism Agents
Preparedness Systems
The following systems are for local health department and contract personnel. The sites listed below require a username and password. If you have questions about these systems please contact the Preparedness Branch.
ReadyOp
Kentucky Division of Emergency Management WebEOC® site
If you do not have a @ky.gov email address you will need to register for a citizen account through the Kentucky Online Gateway before requesting access to SharePoint.