PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Emergency Preparedness

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response (PHEPR) program prepares public health staff, health care providers, and other community agencies to respond effectively to public health emergencies in Spokane County.

We also lead emergency response for eastern Washington (Region 9) which includes: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Orielle, Spokane, Stevens and Whitman Counties.
Region 9 Health Care Coalition

In the event of an emergency, the Spokane Regional Health District will communicate with the public through the local media. Information will also be posted to this website and the Health Information Line – (509) 323-2847.
 

Public Health Authority
Local health officers and boards of health have broad legal authority to protect the life and health of the people within their jurisdictions. The Health Officer leads all emergency response activities for the Spokane Regional Health District and makes decisions on staffing, resources and investigation direction needs.

Legal authority of the local Health Officer:

• Required to institute disease prevention and infection control measures (WAC 246-100-036)
• Authorized to carry out necessary steps to prevent disease and control infection (WAC 246-101-505)
• Authorized to enforce the public health statutes of the state and all local health rules, regulations and ordinances (RCW 70.05.070)

Legal authority of local Board of Health:

• Directed to take actions to preserve life and health of people within their jurisdiction (RCW 70.05.060)