Section 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.Utah Admin. Code R305-10-8
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-05, effective 2/23/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-13, effective 6/21/2024