Rocky Hill Board of Health Emergency Management Community Survey
SURVEY Link
The far reaching effects of the terrorist attacks on the United States, as well as the threats to the public’s health from natural emergencies such as the severe flooding that occurred during hurricane Floyd have underscored the need for each municipality to have effective plans to meet a variety of emergency situations. The Rocky Hill Board of Health is working with the Borough's Emergency Management Coordinator, Councilman George Morren, to develop a health related data base that will allow the Borough's Emergency Management Plan to better meet the needs of our residents. It is our goal to develop a plan that, in the event of a major natural disaster or another terrorist action, would provide:
Effective communication with all Borough residents as to the nature and extent of the threat and action (s) to be taken by individuals and families;
Emergency shelter, food, potable water, and access to essential medications and life support equipment for displaced residents;
Mechanisms to insure the safety and well being of special populations within the Borough - e.g. autistic individuals at the Eden School; staff and children at the RH Cooperative Nursery School; residents of the ARC facility; the elderly, infirm and homebound…
In order to anticipate and plan for meeting the public health needs of our community during an emergency situation, we must collect comprehensive information on the health and safety needs of our residents. To do so, we have enclosed a brief survey. The information that you provide will be kept confidential. It will be analyzed by the members of your Board of Health to determine overall community needs and to identify residents who may require emergency assistance in the event of a major natural disaster or terrorist event. If you give your permission, the information that you provide may be shared with the Captain and 1st and 2nd Lieutenants of the Rocky Hill First Aid Squad and the Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Captain and Lieutenant of the Rocky Hill Hook and Ladder Company to facilitate their ability to direct emergency medical and fire and rescue services in the event of a sustained emergency. No other member of the First Aid Squad or the Hook and Ladder Company will have access to the information unless an emergency situation occurs which requires such access to protect your health and safety.
Please take the time to thoughtfully complete the attached survey. If you need additional space to answer the questions, continue your entries on the back of the survey. Return the completed survey within the next two weeks, using the enclosed postage-paid envelope. A Family Preparedness Guide is enclosed as our thanks for your help in making this survey a success.
Betsy Haines
President, Rocky Hill Board of Health