Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit (EPRU) works with DBHIDS staff and providers, response partners, and the community to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and grow stronger after emergency incidents and disasters.

EPRU’s current initiatives include:

• Emergency preparedness planning
• Continuity of operations/business continuity planning
• Training and technical assistance
• Community and disaster response
• Interagency collaborative initiatives

These activities are intended to:

• Support the Department, providers, and the community
• Build a culture of preparedness and resilience
• Ensure that business functions and community services can continue during and after an emergency
• Develop a more efficient and effective recovery after an emergency occurs

Contact information

For more information, please contact:

Phillip DeMara, Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response, at 215-546-0300.