North Carolina
Healthcare Preparedness Program
We are a partner to healthcare and emergency response organizations working to prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters affecting the residents and guests of North Carolina.

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.

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.
News & Events
In Memoriam….
Llewellyn Winn “Lew” Stringer Jr, MD It is with great sadness that the NC Office of EMS and the Healthcare Preparedness Program share the passing
NC Disaster Symposium
North Carolina Disaster Symposium March 21-22, 2023 The North Carolina Disaster Symposium focuses on the increase of coordination and collaboration among North Carolina preparedness and
Healthcare Partners Engagement Visits!
HPP Emergency PREPAREDNESS & Response FORUM Join the NC Office of EMS Healthcare Preparedness Program and your Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition for this unique opportunity