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What is Oak Creek Health Department’s role during an emergency?
Public health professionals are trained to help the community prepare for, respond to, and recover from an emergency or disaster in a coordinated manner. Some areas where public health may play an integral role during an emergency situation include sheltering and evacuation, dispensing medication, vaccine, or other medical supplies, and releasing updated guidance and information to the public.
The Health Department is committed to making the Oak Creek community safer and more resilient.