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PREPARE  |  RESPOND  |  RECOVER

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About Us

Established in 2003, HEART consists of 10 counties:  Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren counties.

Our Mission

  • To coordinate medical activities, efforts, and resources of Region 4 health care providers in a crisis event

  • To improve the ability to provide emergency medical care and treatment of casualties resulting from a natural or manmade disaster, including biological, chemical, or radiological incidents that may occur as a result of war or terrorism

  • To help ensure the continued provisioni of routine emergency and medical care for the population in general

Our Purpose

  • Serve as the vehicle to prioritize the use of federal grant funds and coalition purchases to improve members' healthcare preparedness efforts

  • Support healthcare agencies during the response and recovery phases of an emergency or disaster incident

  • Coordinate the planning, organization, equipping, training, exercise, and evaluation activities to assist in the development and maintenance of necessary capabilities and skills for an effective response and recovery

  • Facilitate information and resource sharing between local, regional, and state entities

  • Promote and coordinate emergency preparedness efforts of the coalition members organizations 

Membership

  • There is no cost to being a member and we would love to have you as a part of our team!

  • As a member of the HEART Coalition, your facility has the ability to borrow and house coalition assets. 

  • For more information, have a representative from your organization or agency contact Yvette Coleman, HEART Coalition Coordinator.  

 

Ambulance Bus
  • Ambubus with wheelchair adapter kit

  • Mobile Hospital

  • Generators

  • Personal Protective Equipment

  • PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester

  • 3M Qualitative Fit Test Hood

  • Med Surge Trailer

  • Alternate Care Site Trailer
  • Shelter Trailer

  • Propane Heaters

  • Pop Up Tents

  • Emergency Communications Equipment

Our coalition has resources including:

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