The Florida Department of Health in Bay County’s (DOH-Bay) Emergency Preparedness Division is actively involved in planning and responding to the public health needs of the community in times of emergency or disaster. The priorities of DOH-Bay are to assure that delivery of essential medical and public health services are maintained or restored following a disaster and that assistance is provided to meet emergency needs of the affected population.
To report a public health emergency, call 850-872-4455.
If you have any questions regarding Public Health Preparedness, the Special Needs Shelter, or the Medical Reserve Corps, please contact DOH-Bay’s Emergency Planner at 850-872-4455, press 7, then press 2.
Everbridge notification system
Bay County, in partnership with the Bay County Sheriff’s Office and the county’s municipalities, now offers citizens the Everbridge Notification System.
Everbridge is the worldwide leader in unified critical communications, and the new program aims to keep residents and emergency responders safe and informed with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements.
DOH-Bay Deploys Staff in Support of Hurricane Ian
DOH-Bay has deployed a physician, nurses, and support staff to Lee and Sarasota Counties for two weeks to assist with Special Needs Shelter operations and environmental health assessments. DOH-Bay has also sent a trailer with donations for DOH employees in the affected region.
