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Preparedness

Contact:
Phone: (828) 695-5800
FAX: (828) 695-4410
TDD: (828) 695-5155

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Our Management Team

map 3070 11th Ave Dr. SE
Hickory, NC 28602


We're located off Fairgrove Church Road behind Catawba Valley Medical Center

Business Hours*
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday - Friday

*Individual clinic hours may vary

The terrorist attacks of 2001 raised our awareness of the need to be prepared for any event that could threaten the health and well-being of the citizens of Catawba County. As our concern for your safety increases, so does our preparedness. Linked with county, regional, state, and national resources, the Catawba County Public Health receives up-to-date information on any biological or communicable disease occurrence that could affect your health. When the need arises for critical health information, you can depend on CCPH to be prepared to respond.
PREPARED TO RESPOND. . .
 With Knowledge  With Accuracy  With Care
Catawba County Public Health (CCPH) is prepared and staffed with public health professionals to provide a prompt and accurate response in the event of a crisis.
  • EPI Team — specially trained team , available 24 hours, 7 days a week to respond to a biological or large communicable disease event.
  • Preparedness Plan — to guide public health efforts and ensure a coordinated response among agencies.
  • Communication Plan—provides accurate and timely information to the community and other health care providers. Health Alerts will be communicated via local radio, TV, and newspapers.
Catawba County Public Health
3070 11th Ave. Dr. SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 828-695-5800
Fax: 828-695-4410
CCPH is always prepared with the most accurate information by being linked with the following resources:
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) www.bt.cdc.gov

  • When Disaster Strikes – A guide to help NC residents prepare for SNS delivery and distribution

  • Health Alert Network (HAN) System

  • Public Health Regional Surveillance Team (PHRST)

  • North Carolina State Health Department—Public Health Preparedness & Response (PHP&R)
    www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/phpr

  • US Department of Homeland Security
    www.Ready.gov

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Questions?
Contact Catawba County Public Health for answers. Our staff is available to help.
Mon.— Fri.
8:00 am—5:00 pm
828-695-5800

Do You Have A Family Plan?
Pick up a “Be Prepared” booklet at CCPH. Or see it here (PDF).

Need More Information?

  • CDC Public Response Service
    English: (888) 246-2675
    Espanol: (888) 246-2857
    TTY: (866) 274-2646

  • N.C. DHHS CARE-LINE Information and Referral Service

    e-mail: care.line@ncmail.net English and Espanol: (800) 662-7030
    TTY: (877) 452-2514
    Mon.— Fri., 8:00 am—5:00 pm, except state holidays