To safeguard staff during emergencies, the DOH maintains a supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff including:
Respiratory masks – all staff are fit-tested annually in order to identify respiratory masks that fit appropriately
Medication - DOH maintains Medication stockpiles including antibiotics and antivirals
Emergency go-bags in each DOH bureau and health center each emergency go-bag contains a crank radio flashlight, medium and large latex gloves, hand sanitizer, a small first aid kit, a yellow emergency vest and light sticks.
