Phillips County Health Dept

11/08/2025

🇺🇸 Phillips County Health Department & Logan Clinic– Holiday Closure Notice 🇺🇸

Our offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

We honor and thank all who have served.

We will resume normal business hours on Wednesday.

Have a safe and meaningful Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

10/29/2025

09/24/2025

🏡 Home Safety Matters 🩹
Keep your family safe with these simple steps:
✅ Take a first aid/CPR class
✅ Keep a stocked first aid kit
✅ Store medicines and poisons locked away
✅ Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Preparedness starts at home. 💙

09/24/2025

🌩️ Storm Safety Reminder ⚡
Stay indoors during thunderstorms. Avoid downed power lines, flooded roads, and damaged trees. Stay safe—when thunder roars, go indoors!

09/18/2025

⚡ Power Outages Can Happen Anytime ⚡

Extended power outages affect not just homes—but the whole community and economy.

A power outage may:
• Disrupt communications, water, and transportation
• Close businesses, grocery stores, gas stations, ATMs, and banks
• Cause food spoilage and water contamination
• Prevent use of medical devices

👉 If heat or cold is extreme, go to a community location with power.
Learn more at: ready.gov/power-outages

09/16/2025

🚗 September is Emergency Preparedness Month!
Be ready on the road with a car emergency kit.

Pack essentials like:
🔦 Flashlight
🩹 First aid kit
🥤 Water & snacks
🛠️ Tools & jumper cables
🧣 Blanket & extra clothes

Preparedness gives you peace of mind wherever you travel.

09/11/2025

🌪️ September is National Preparedness Month! 🌪️
Preparedness starts at home—and it starts with a plan.

📝 PLAN WHAT TO DO, AND WHERE AND WHEN TO GO

✅ Plan ahead. Knowing what to do before disaster strikes reduces stress, saves time, and can even save lives. Don’t wait until the last minute—make a plan today.
✅ Stay connected. Your family may not be together when emergencies happen. A family emergency plan helps you keep track of doctors, insurance, and contact info so you can stay connected when it matters most.
✅ Know where to go. Sometimes staying home is safest, but you may need to go to a friend’s, relative’s, or community shelter. Always follow directions from local officials during evacuations.
✅ Practice fire safety. You may have fewer than 2 minutes to escape a home fire after the alarm sounds. Make and practice a fire escape plan with your household. More tips 👉 USFA.fema.gov.
✅ Protect your documents. Keep important records—like insurance, ID, and medical info—safe by storing them securely in the cloud or on a password-protected drive. Learn more at CISA.gov.

📢 This month, take simple steps to prepare and keep your loved ones safe.

09/09/2025

It's National Preparedness Month! ️
This September, let's not forget about being prepared online! Cybersecurity threats are just as important as having a disaster plan.

Here are some easy tips:
• Strong Passwords: Use unique and complex passwords & consider a password manager.
• Multi-Factor Authentication: Add an extra layer of security with MFA whenever possible.
• Think Before You Click: Don't open suspicious emails or click on unknown links.
• Back Up Your Data: Regularly back up important files to protect against ransomware.

By taking these simple steps, you can be better prepared for the unexpected online threats.
What are your best cybersecurity practices? Share them in the comments!
And for more information visit:
https://www.ready.gov/cybersecurity

09/04/2025

When an emergency happens, you may have to survive for a few days and being prepared with necessities will help.

-Water: 1 gallon of water per person for several days for drinking & Sanitation.
-Several days supply of non-perishable food items.
-Cell Phone with charger and battery back up charging source.
-Battery powered radio or national weather alert radio.
-Flashlight & extra batteries
-Other items such as can opener, whistle, dust mask, garbage bags

For more information, visit:
https://www.ready.gov/hazardous-materials-incidents

09/03/2025

September is National Preparedness Month. Join us this month to learn how to prepare. Being prepared for disasters starts at home.