Prepare for pandemic flu in order to maintain business continuity
Help protect employees health
Work with health officials to minimize disruption
Risk Factors:
Harper County is at risk from many hazards with the potential to cause casualties, damage and community disruption. Historically, Harper County faces its' greatest risk from severe weather, primarily heavy rain, high winds and tornadoes. The county is also at risk from other natural hazards such as winter storms and extreme heat, as well as technological hazards like power outages, terrorism incidents and chemical spills.
Homeland Security:
Public safety and emergency management have always been a critical functions of state government, but in the wake of the 9/11 attack, the role of these agencies in the enhanced national security network now known as Homeland Security is even more important
