Tioga County, New York

Tioga County Health Department Emergency Preparedness Team and many other employees from the various departments are working hard to prepare the people, environment and businesses in case there is an emergency. This emergency may be flu or nature related, accidental, or terroristic. We are working with federal, state and local agencies to educate, train and test our knowledge.

Tioga County Public Health Information Hot Line:

687-8694 or 1-888-369-0700

Emergency Supply Kit for Your Home or Business

1. Water – 1 gallon per person for 3 days
2. Food – dried and can food (for people and pets)
3. Clothing
4. Medications
5. Flashlight
6. Manual Can Opener
7. Radio - battery operated (extra batteries)
8. Hygiene Products
9. First Aid Kit

H1N1 Information

Symptoms of Novel Influenza A (H1N1):

If you are sick, stay home:

• The CDC recommends that people with influenza-like illness (ILI) remain at home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100° F [37.8°C]), or signs of a fever without the use of fever reducing medications.

What you can do:

• Practice proper hand washing, respiratory hygiene, and cough etiquette.

Useful Links:

• Center for Disease Control
• New York State Department of Health
• American Red Cross
• Preparing for The Flu