Emergency Preparedness Purpose
The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Preparedness Program was created in response to the events of September 11, 2001. After these events, many homeland security initiatives were established to address public health emergency preparedness and to be ready in the event of additional terrorist attacks or natural disasters.
The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District works closely with the Emergency Management Offices of both the City and County as well as hospitals, other health care providers, and even veterinarians to prepare for and respond to emergencies.