Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee provides guidance and recommendations for existing and new areas of work as it relates to: preparing for emergencies, responding to emergencies, and coordinating and communicating before and during an emergency. 

Existing areas of work to be addressed by the committee:

• Public Health Preparedness PE-12
• Medical Countermeasures (Cities Readiness Initiative) PE-02
• Response to an Emerging Event

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee meets monthly on fourth Wednesdays from 9am-11am.

Emergency Preparedness and Response Charter

Committee Membership

Co-Chairs:
Selene Jaramillo, Lane

Members:
Kirsten Ingersoll, Clackamas
Bill Conway, Clackamas
Tiffany Brown, Clatsop
Jaime Aanensen, Columbia
Jessica Kosydar, Columbia
Cynthia Rodriguez, Coos
Amber Blanchard, Crook
Carissa Heinige, Deschutes
Teresa Mutschler, Douglas
Melinda Todd, Harney
Trish Elliot, Hood River
Tanya Phillips, Jackson
Mike Baker, Jefferson
Larissa Charlton, Jefferson
Leah Swanson, Josephine
Mike Weber, Josephine
Kellie Hansen, Klamath
Tyler Otterson, Klamath
Jenny Demaris, Lincoln
Kyle Sorensen, Malheur
Aaron Monnig, Multnomah
Kari Wilhite, Polk
Ed Colson, Tillamook
Rockie Phillips, Tillamook
Mollie Croisan, Umatilla
Gretchen Kellermann, Union
Adrienne Donner, Washington
Amy Sturgeon, Washington
Gene Biggs, Yamhill
Alisa Zastoupil, CLEHS Rep
Richard Bruno, Health Officer Rep

State Public Health Division Lead:
DeWayne Hatcher