Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
Public health emergencies can happen at any time and may include disease outbreaks, severe weather, hazardous material incidents, or other natural and man-made disasters. The Trumbull Health Department works year-round with local, state, and federal partners to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies while protecting the health and safety of our community.
Preparedness efforts include emergency planning, disease surveillance, public education, vaccination and medication dispensing operations, coordination with healthcare and emergency response partners, and support for vulnerable populations during emergencies.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed, make family emergency plans, maintain emergency supply kits, and sign up for local emergency alerts.
Helpful Resources
- Personal Preparedness Guide
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Preparedness Resources
- Connecticut Department of Public Health – Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response
- Connecticut Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program
Trainings
The Trumbull Health Department offers trainings for the community. These trainings help you build the skills to confidently respond in an emergency—whether at home, at work, or out in the community.
Trainings Offered
- AED Training
- Hands Only CPR
- Stop the Bleed
If interested in these trainings, contact the Health Department at 203-452-1030. Trainings can be arranged for groups of 5+ people, free of charge.
Stratford-Trumbull-Monroe Medical Reserve Corps
The Stratford-Trumbull-Monroe Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a network of volunteers made up of medical and non-medical community members who support public health and emergency response efforts. S-T-M MRC volunteers assist during public health emergencies, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, vaccination clinics, and community preparedness activities.
Volunteers may include healthcare professionals, interpreters, administrative personnel, educators, and other community members who want to help strengthen local emergency preparedness and public health response capabilities.
The MRC helps communities become more resilient by supporting emergency planning, health education, vaccination and dispensing operations, and other public health initiatives throughout the year.
Interested in being a Public Health Emergency Volunteer? Join the S-T-M MRC today!
Click here to register with CTResponds! as a Stratford-Trumbull-Monroe MRC volunteer or download the volunteer form directly via the Stratford Health Department Application.
If you have any questions regarding registration, email mrc@townofstratford.com.