September is National Preparedness Month! Make a plan, build an emergency kit, and stay informed. Talk with your family about where to go, who to contact, and what to do during disasters.
Disasters don’t wait. Day or night, you need to be ready to respond. It is recommended to keep basic response supplies under your bed. That way, if a disaster strikes, you’ll know where to get your essentials!
Air quality is reported using the Air Quality Index (AQI). Do you know what these numbers and their corresponding levels mean? Click below to see the air quality in your area.
Chelan-Douglas Health District is forming a Child Fatality Review Team dedicated to improving child health and safety in our communities. The team will review past child fatalities to better understand risk factors and develop prevention strategies that help children in Chelan and Douglas Counties grow up healthy, safe, and thriving. If interested in being part of this work, please click link below.
Learn how to Stop the Bleed and save a life. It only takes 3-5 minutes to die from blood loss. This no-cost training is available for your organization, team or club. For more information or to schedule training, click link below.
CDHD invites behavioral health providers and community partners to join a new coalition. Anyone who works with individuals and families during the perinatal period is welcome. We are seeking a diverse group of members to bring a variety of perspectives.
Taskforce members will meet quarterly to share insight and help strengthen perinatal mental health support in our region. Current priorities include:
Launching a local perinatal support group (funded by the Nurse-Family Partnership program)
Developing a community resource and referral guide
Hosting a “Perinatal Mental Health 101” community training
Emergencies can happen at any time. Families caring for their children or youth with special healthcare needs may need additional assistance during an emergency. One way to prepare is by registering your special needs child in your county’s vulnerable persons registry. This lets first responders know about your child’s specific needs ahead of time, helping them respond more quickly and appropriately during a natural disaster or evacuation. Use the links below to learn how to sign up.
Help spread the word! The Department of Children, Youth & Families is working with families to verify if they qualify for free or low-cost childcare through Washington State’s Child Care Subsidy Program. Applying is quick and easy.
