The Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit is dedicated to creating and promoting a state of readiness and prompt response to protect the health of North Dakotans during catastrophic events, large scale disasters and emergencies. We accomplish our mission by coordinating education, assessment, planning, response and support services involving public health providers, private medical providers, public safety agencies and government officials.
Program Areas
Region 8
Mountain Plains Regional Disaster Health Response System (RDHRS)
Just In Time (JIT) Learning Series
The newest modules in the JIT Learning Series are now available! The JIT Learning Series produces short videos (15-30 minutes) on all-hazards considerations that providers may encounter in a disaster scenario.
Low to No-Cost COVID-19 Treatment Information
Paxlovid™ (nirmatrelvir / ritonavir) PAXCESS™ Program
If you have been prescribed PAXLOVID™ for treatment of COVID-19, you may be eligible for the PAXCESS™ patient assistance program.
Click here to download information about the PAXCESS™ patient assistance program.
MERCK Patient Assistance Program for LAGEVRIO™ (moulnupirivir)
If you have been prescribed LAGEVRIO™ for treatment of COVID-19, you may be eligible for the MERCK patient assistance program.
Click here to download more information about the MERCK patient assistance program.
Gilead Advancing Access® Patient Assistance Program for Velkury (remdesivir)
If you have been prescribed Velkury® (remdesivir) for treatment of COVID-19, you may be eligible for the Gilead Advancing Access® patient assistance program.
Resources
Focus Areas
Planning and Safety
An emergency - whether natural or manmade - can strike quickly and without warning. Although first responders and relief workers will be on the scene as soon as possible, they may not reach everyone right away. That's why it's important to become informed and educated and to prepare for a disaster before it strikes.
The following guidelines can help you prepare for a possible emergency, including a terrorist event.
Pandemic Influenza Planning: Checklist for Businesses
Pandemic Influenza Planning: Guide for Individuals and Families
What to Do in Case of Emergency or Biological or Chemical Attack
Emergency Preparedness Department Operations Center
The Department Operations Center (DOC) is the physical location where the Department of Health comes together during an emergency to coordinate response and recovery actions and resources. The DOC is not an incident command post; rather, it is the operations center where coordination and management decisions are facilitated.
- Applications
- ESAR-VHP Administration (Sign On credentials required)
- ESAR-VHP Registration
- Argo Trak
- HAN Assets - Medical Cache Requests
- HAN Assets Administration
- HC Standard (Sign On credentials required)
- iCam (Warehouse Login)
- NDIIS - North Dakota Immunization Information System
- Office 365 Webmail (Sign On credentials required)
- WebEOC (Sign On credentials required)
- HAN Document Library (Sign On credentials required)
- Hotline Operator (Sign On credentials required)
- Hotline Administrator (Sign On credentials required)
- HRR Help Desk Portal
Preparedness for Children
Emergency preparedness is crucial for children as it equips them with the knowledge and skills to stay safe during unexpected events such as natural disasters and health incidents. Teaching children about preparedness instills a sense of responsibility, confidence, and empowerment, enabling them to react calmly and effectively in emergencies. It also fosters resilience, helping them cope with stress and uncertainty, while ensuring their well-being and that of those around them.
The following information can help children to prepare for a possible emergency.
Ready Wrigley Prepares for Flu Season
Ready Wrigley Prepares for Tornadoes
Ready Wrigley Prepares for Winter Weather
Ready Wrigley: Coping After a Disaster
Ready Kids: Activities for Children