Wondering how Public Health makes plans and prepares for emergencies? This video is a great introduction.
POD EDUCATION
Resources to assist planners and POD staff better understand the different elements of a medical countermeasures response. IMPORTANT: these resources and training are used for PODs where pills- in the form of antibiotics- are given. They are not applicable or approved for use as part of any COVID-19 vaccination clinics or PODs.
Dispensing Instructional Videos
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How to Crush Doxycycline. For parents of young children and for anyone who cannot swallow pills. Note: These instructions should ONLY be used during an anthrax emergency and ONLY with the doxycycline tablets that health officials provide.
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Labeling Requirements. Provides detailed overview of the requirements for labeling medications given at PODs.
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Dispense Assist Training
These videos will assist planners and dispensers with understanding how to use Dispense Assist, an online medication screening tool made available by your local health department. More information can be found at www.dispenseassist.net.
Personal preparedness
Resources to prepare yourself, your family and your community.
Sign up for alerts so you know when an emergency is happening in the Portland-Vancouver region.
Portland Bureau of Emergency Management has an excellent series of preparedness videos for their volunteers. Below are a few favorites, or check out all 17 videos in the series.
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Assembling an Emergency Preparedness Kit
Preparedness for People with Disabilities
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Elements of an Emergency Plan
Preparing Pets for Emergency
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Emergency Sanitation and Hygiene
Earthquake Awareness
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How to Prepare for an Emergency
Flood, Tornado and Windstorm Awareness
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