Edwards County Health Department

11/05/2025

Commodities are coming early this month because of Thanksgiving. Please share this so everyone knows!

10/27/2025

📣Last Week to Apply for Holiday Assistance!

09/29/2025

September is National Preparedness Month
Do your kids know what to do during an Emergency? -
Being prepared for disasters starts at home. Everyone can be part of helping to prepare for emergencies. Young children and teens alike can be a part of the process. As a parent, guardian, or other family member, you have an important role to play when it comes to protecting the children in your life and helping them be prepared in case disaster strikes.
Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.
And, don’t forget to think about specific needs in your family. Your family’s needs change over time, so update your plan regularly.
- Who’s your emergency contact? Make sure the kids know who it is and practice.
Emergencies can happen anytime, and less than half of American families have a communication plan. Plan ahead:
https://www.ready.gov/kids/make-a-plan
https://www.ready.gov/kids/prepare-your-family
https://www.ready.gov/kids/family-emergency-planning

Some disasters strike without any warning, and family members may not all be in the same place. How will you get in touch with each other? Where will you meet? How will you get out of your house in case of a fire? What if your neighborhood is being evacuated? It's important to make a plan, now, so t...

09/26/2025

September is National Preparedness Month

Shelters - (Shelter-In-Place, Mass Care Shelter)
Sheltering is appropriate when conditions require that you seek protection in your home, where you work, or other locations, when emergencies arise. The length of time you are required to take shelter may be short, such as during a tornado warning or a power outage. In all cases, it is important that you stay informed and follow the instructions of local authorities.

It is important to Make-A-Plan for sheltering during severe weather. If you were to experience a Power Outage or Tornado etc...will you Shelter-In-Place at home, or do you plan to go to a neighbors? Do your neighbors know you plan to go there?

Most public shelters (warming shelters, due to house destruction etc) would open AFTER the severe weather is over. Sheltering-in-Place is the preferred shelter method. Shelters do not open DURING severe weather for the safety of First Responders and to keep residents off the road during severe weather.

https://www.ready.gov/shelter

09/26/2025

🚗💉 Protect yourself and your community this flu season!

Our Drive-Thru Flu Vaccination Event is happening Saturday, October 4th from 8:00am–11:00am at the hospital’s main entrance under the awning.

✨ FREE for all Edwards County residents!
📌 Midway Clinic will be closed during this event.

09/26/2025

Holiday basket applications are ready to be picked up at the health department. All applications must be turned back into the health department no later than Monday November 3rd.

09/24/2025

09/23/2025

September is National Preparedness Month

Winter Ready -
Being means understanding the winter risks you face and taking steps NOW to prepare.
- Winterize Your Home
- Change Batteries in Fire/CO2 Detectors
- Prevent House Heating Fires
- Prepare for Power Outages
- Stay Safe During Winter Travel
- Roadside Emergency Kits

https://www.ready.gov/winter-ready
https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather

09/22/2025

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2414535

This Double Take video explores the link between certain strains of human papillomavirus and cancer and reviews the evidence behind the HPV vaccine, as well as who should receive it and when.

09/19/2025

September is National Preparedness Month

Prepare Your Pets for Disasters -
Your pets are an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan. To prepare for the unexpected, follow these tips with your pets in mind: https://www.ready.gov/pets
1️⃣Make a plan.
2️⃣Build an emergency kit.
3️⃣Stay informed.

09/17/2025

September is National Preparedness Month

Older Adults -
As an older adult, you may have specific needs after a disaster. Use the information on this page to assess your needs and take simple, low-cost steps that help you get better prepared.
PCHD has "In Case of Emergency" (ICE) Envelopes available at our office for anyone who may need assistance keeping their Emergency Contacts and Medical Information organized and available for first responders to find during a medical event.

https://www.ready.gov/older-adults
https://www.ready.gov/.../ready-gov_disaster-preparedness...

09/12/2025

September is National Preparedness Month

People with Disabilities
Disability intersects every demographic group—there are people with disabilities of all ages, races, s*x or national origin. And, disabilities can impact a person in a variety of ways—both visible and invisible. For people with disabilities and their families, it is important to consider individual circumstances and needs to effectively prepare for emergencies and disasters.
https://www.ready.gov/people-disabilities

Get tips on emergency planning for individuals with disabilities. Get Informed Make a Plan Build a Kit People Experiencing Extreme Heat Associated Content