BUREAU OF PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS | SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Responsible for developing plans for the public health response to man-made and natural health emergencies. In the event of a public health emergency, risk communication messages will be developed by the Health Department and disseminated to the general public through various media channels and community organizations. These messages will include the potential risks from exposure, signs and symptoms people should be aware of, and steps the public can take to reduce their risks from the health emergency.