DOH Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Preparedness /Response, SPECIAL POPULATIONS
SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Residents whose needs may not met by traditional service providers or may not comfortably or safely access those resources during a disaster or emergency are categorized as special populations.
This can include residents with a functional disability like physical limitations, developmental disabilities or mental illnesses.
Non-English speaking residents, or those who are geographically or culturally isolated, may also be at risk during an emergency.
Additionally, homeless Pennsylvanians, people with pets and service animals and those who care for people with special needs may need assistance.
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
The Department of Health is the lead agency for emergency medical services (EMS) in the Commonwealth. The Department's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services is responsible for the statewide development and coordination of a comprehensive system to prevent and reduce premature death and disability.
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
1310 Elmerton Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-787-8740 Phone
717- 772-0910 Fax
Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and Response (BEPR)
Lead the commonwealth in preventing, responding to and reducing the public health and medical consequences of emergencies and disasters.
Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and Response
717-346-0640 Phone
Disaster Volunteer Recruitment and Retention – State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Pennsylvania (SERVPA)
https://www.serv.pa.gov/
Health Care Coalition HCC members are encouraged to contact their
County Emergency Management Agency as the first line of support for emergencies or events impacting operations.
View the list of County Emergency Management Coordinators below.
Website for Health Coalition Regional Contacts for Counties
PA DOH Healthcare Coalition Regional County Areas Map below or go to the website and scroll down.
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/prep/Pages/HCC.aspx
