North Carolina

Healthcare Preparedness Program

WE ARE A PARTNER TO THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY, WORKING TO PREPARE FOR, RESPOND TO, AND RECOVER FROM EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA
Logo of the North Carolina Healthcare Preparedness Program. It features an outline of the state with a red, white, and blue background, a yellow heartbeat line, a black triangular design, and a gold medical caduceus symbol. The design is enclosed in a blue oval border with the program name written around it.
Our Program

The Healthcare Preparedness Program is divided into four areas of responsibility, each with essential functions that work together to ensure HPP is an effective partner and resource for healthcare and emergency response organizations.

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Map of North Carolina Healthcare Preparedness Coalitions showing counties divided into regions: Capital RAC (pink), Central Carolina (dark blue), Eastern (yellow), MidCarolina Regional (light blue), Mountain Area (orange), Piedmont (purple), and Southeastern (green). Boundaries outlined in yellow mark OEMS regions. Includes county names and coalition color legend at bottom left.
Our Coalitions

Healthcare Coalitions facilitate coordination and cooperation throughout North Carolina to
ensure partners have the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergent health and medical events.

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News & Events

2024-25 Annual Report

2024-25 ANNUAL REPORT The NC Healthcare Preparedness Program is excited to share the 2024-2025 North Carolina Healthcare Preparedness Program Annual Report. This report highlights an increased number of training hours,

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August 1, 2025 11:48 am

TS Debby

TS Debby ESF-8 Response ESF-8 was very active throughout Tropical Storm Debby.  OEMS had several staff working the SEOC and RCC-East, in addition to setting up a State Medical Support

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August 12, 2024 9:19 am

SHPR Supports Southport!

SHPR Supports Southport! Southeastern Healthcare Preparedness Region has been working with Brunswick County First Responders, providing a Medical Support Unit for their annual 4th of July celebration.  This event draws over

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July 3, 2024 3:41 pm