Emergency Essential Employee
During a large scale emergency, a significant public health response will necessitate mobilizing a large number of DOH employees. As the DOH works to meet the needs of the community, issues will quickly arise in areas related to the public health activities. Because of this you may be designated an "Emergency Essential Employee."
Staff in all programs, crossing every bureau, contribute to the overall preparedness of the Department. For this reason, all DOH employees may be designated by the Health Officer as “Emergency Essential” at the time of an emergency. All employees have a clause written in their job description that states that an employee may be required to report to work or remain at work to continue agency operations during an emergency situation.
To assist in the response effort, the DOH may also request a state-wide call up of licensed professional volunteers (including pharmacists, physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, veterinarians, etc., who are pre-credentialed to respond during a local disaster.
