Office of Preparedness and Response
The DHHS Office of Preparedness & Response (OPR) coordinates overall disaster preparedness and response efforts for the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.
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OPR plans and executes the following activities to prepare Utahns for public health and medical emergencies:
- Oversees statewide public health and medical disaster planning
- Distributes and oversees funds to local health departments, tribal nations, and healthcare partners for disaster planning
- Operates and maintains the Utah Health Alert Network
- Maintains and manages the DHHS emergency operations center
- Collaborates with public health and healthcare partners
- Coordinates distribution for the Strategic National Stockpile
Preparedness grants
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Medical reserve corps
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