Emergency Preparedness

Help yourself to be prepared for an emergency situation or disaster with these resources.

Since the events of September 11th, local public health has taken an active role in hometown emergency preparedness. The City of Taunton Board of Health is a member of the Bristol County Emergency Preparedness Coalition. The Coalition is a public health emergency preparedness collaboration of the 24 cities and towns in Bristol County.

Be a part of the Greater Taunton Medical Reserve Corps and help the City of Taunton in the event of an emergency. 

Useful Information

• Family Disaster Plan (PDF)
• Get a Kit and Make a Plan in the Event of an Emergency
• Guide to Citizen Preparedness from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Homeland Security Guidance Postcard (PDF)
• Information on Health Issues in the Event of a Flood (PDF)
• Information on Keeping Food Safe in the Event of an Emergency
• Kids Guide to Building a Disaster Kit
• Know Plan Prepare
• Prepare Your Pets for an Emergency Packet (PDF)