Are You Ready?

In today’s world, your health and safety, and that of your family and friends, can be affected by a wide range of potential health emergencies. Knowing what to do in advance can better protect us all. To view our Are You Ready? brochure, click here.

Are You Ready At Home? 

Do you know what to do if there is a severe weather alert, a fire in your home, or an announcement of a bioterrorist attack? The Alexandria Health Department is currently conducting a survey to determine what kinds of information people most need.

To take the survey, click here. Each month we will post information on this site addressing the most pressing issues raised by the survey.

Additional information about basic family preparedness for many kinds of emergencies can be found here.

A more health-specific site designed by the Red Cross and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) can be found here.

In addition, the Alexandria Health Department will be happy to arrange for one of our staff to meet with your neighborhood, religious, business, or other organization. Please call Cyndi Lake at (703) 838-4400 ext. 275, or by email at Cyndi.Lake@vdh.virginia.gov.

Are You Ready At Work?

Does your place of work have a plan – and do you know what it is – in the event of an emergency? A good plan, at the very least, will tell you exactly what to do if an emergency strikes at work. A comprehensive plan should also help you know how, when, and who to contact if an emergency should arise while you’re at work.

Two broad-ranging guides for businesses can be found at the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s website and at the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.

Are You Ready To Help?

There are a number of opportunities available for you to volunteer. The Alexandria Health Department, for example, has several very active volunteer teams conducting community outreach projects. We also are training both medical and non-medical volunteers to work with us in responding to a health emergency.