Emergency Management Agency
The Covington-Tipton County Emergency Management Agency was created jointly by the City of Covington and the County of Tipton in 1972 for the purpose of developing plans and procedures that would provide the most effective and efficient coordination of resources available in the mitigation of, planning and preparedness for, response to and recovery from emergencies and disasters.
The agency is also responsible for helping prepare the citizens of Tipton County to deal with emergencies and their consequences. This web page is one of the ways this is accomplished. Please use the links provided on this page to better understand what kinds of emergencies might affect you and your family, and use it as a tool to help prepare for the challenges that will be imposed upon you when disaster strikes.
For preparedness information, please click on the links below:
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
National Weather Service/Memphis
As flu season approaches, be informed on symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus and learn healthy hygiene tips. Here are some things you can do to prepare or know this flu season:
- Stay informed. This website will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
- Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
- Take everyday actions to stay healthy.
- - Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- - Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- - Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- - Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
- Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
- Find healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety.
- Call 1-800-CDC-INFO for more information.
- For updates or more information please visit http://health.state.tn.us/H1N1.htm
The Tipton County Health Department has the H1N1 vaccine available to EVERYONE. You must call 476-0235 for an appointment. Also, the booster is available for children 9 years of age and under. This should be administered 28 days after the initial vaccination.
Contact
Mr. Tommy Dunavant, Director
National Guard Armory
4500 Mueller Brass Rd. - Suite #11
PO BOX 306
Covington, TN 38019
901-476-0222
tdunavant@tiptonco.com
