WCHD Emergency Services staff continue to work on ways to improve the health department's capacity to respond to public health emergencies. Efforts include: develop and update emergency response plans, manage the local medical reserve corps unit, integrate health department plans with other emergency response agencies in Wasatch County, participate in training exercises, and coordinate with other local health departments and the Utah Department of Health. The Wasatch County Health Department (WCHD) also responds to emergency incidents that may affect the public's health, including those involving hazardous materials (HAZMAT).

Below is a brief summary of planning and response topics that are addressed by WCHD's Emergency Preparedness Program, including links to pages with more informaiton.