As the Healthcare Leader in Gem County and as a active member of our community, this page was developed to help meet the following community goals.

• Raise the level of community awareness of potential natural or man caused emergencies and to be proactive in assisting individuals and families in becoming less dependant on outside resources in the event of a disaster.

• Provide informational resources that may help dispel rumors and settle fears or concerns that may arise.

• Provide information that may be of assistance in the event of a natural or man made emergency.

• Provide information and suggestions on how to assemble a 72 hour kit as has been suggested by the Homeland Security Office.

Walter Knox Memorial Hospital provides Community CPR and first aid training for groups and individuals. If you or an organization would like to schedule a class please contact our community Relations Office at (208) 365-3561 extension 3370.

Listed below are links to several informative and helpful web sites. Each site provides information that is useful in preparing your personal emergency plan.

• For information from the Department of Homeland Security or to view the most current level on the Homeland Security Advisory System please click here.

• For a complete list of home preparedness topics please click here.

• For information provided by the Centers for Disease Control please click here.

• For Red Cross Disaster Planning information please click here.

• For information and fun activities for children to help prepare them for disasters check out the FEMA website for kids click here.