Utah Admin. Code R305-10-8 - Local Health Department Environmental Emergency Response.

Each local health department shall participate in environmental emergency preparedness efforts, including:

(1) identifying local health department roles and responsibilities in emergency response;

(2) establishing partnerships with volunteers, emergency response agencies, and other community organizations involved in emergency response;

(3) cooperating with the Department in fulfilling responsibilities associated with Emergency Support Functions;

(4) maintaining an all-hazards response plan;

(5) maintaining a continuity of operations plan that shall include employee notification, lines of authority and succession, and prioritized local health department functions; and

(6) testing public health preparedness through participation in Department coordinated response drills and exercises.

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Utah Admin. Code R305-10-8

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-05, effective 2/23/2021 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-13, effective 6/21/2024