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 strives to be a partner to the healthcare community, working to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency and disasters across North Carolina.   This is built by fostering partnerships with a strong foundation of communication, coordination, and collaboration.  

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SMRS Partners

The State Medical Response System is the made up of local, regional, and statewide partners who help us support healthcare organizations across North Carolina with various equipment, supplies, and personnel when the traditional systems are overwhelmed and need assistance.   

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News & Events

Annual Report 2024-25

ANNUAL REPORT 2024-25 The North Carolina Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP) is excited to share the 2024-25 Annual Report. This report highlights an increased number of training hours, partnership engagement activities,

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August 1, 2025 11:48 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