MINUTES OF MEETING
SHARON BOARD OF HEALTH
July 29, 2010
A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was held on Thursday, July 29, 2010, beginning at 7:30 PM at the Sharon Town Office Building. In attendance were Andy Stead, Chair; Suzi Peck; and Jay Schwab.
Workshop on Emergency Planning - Health Departments.
Sheila Miller, RNC, Public Health Nurse, was present to provide on update on emergency preparedness issues conducted by the Health Department.
Andy Stead noted that the new grant year (grant year 10E) for the emergency preparedness program is about to begin. Sheila Miller reviewed that Sharon is one of 34 communities which belongs to Region 4A (CDC funded for health emergency preparedness)...to the Southern Sub-Region. She reviewed that all plans for the EDS (Emergency Dispensing Site) are based on medicating the entire populace of the town in 48 hours.
Sheila reviewed the all-hazards plan for the health department...as well as the CEMT (the town’s emergency plan in general), LEPC, REPC (may be funded through MEMA)(for any type of emergencies)... encouraging communities to work together), etc. She noted that this town is fortunate with all the cooperative entities within the town.
Stan Rosen, Vice-Chair, arrived at 7:40 P.M.
Sheila noted that we still need a signed MOU with the Police Department for security.
Discussion of grant funds took place. A major deliverable for the next year will be to develop a plan for special populations.
Sheila stated that she needs help with the emergency planning. An alternate is needed for Region 4A meetings. In addition, she asked for someone to help represent Sharon at regional meetings, etc. She estimated a need for someone to provide approximately 5 hours per week.
Andy Stead read through the requirements for the next grant year. MRC requirements need to be updated.
The meeting was adjourned at 9 PM.
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