10A NCAC 48D .0204      STANDARD D: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

To satisfy the emergency preparedness and response standard, a local health department shall complete the following activities:

(1)           maintain emergency preparedness and response plans and train LHD staff on those plans;

(2)           provide LHD personnel and communications systems to implement preparedness and response plans, in the event of a state of emergency declaration under G.S. 166A-19.3(19), a disaster declaration under G.S. 166A-19.3(3), or a disaster declaration under 44 C.F.R. Part 206, Subpart B in coordination with government entities and community partners;

(3)           maintain LHD continuity of operations in the event of a declared emergency or disaster, as set out in Paragraph (2) of this Rule;

(4)           exercise the powers and duties of the local health director pursuant to G.S. 130A-41; and

(5)           maintain a written plan that describes how to reach the LHD by phone, email, or other form of communication 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A-34.1;

Eff. June 1, 2026.