26A-1-127. Surge capacity, surveillance, and community outreach plan.
(1) In addition to the duties listed in Section, a local health department shall develop and implement a locally appropriate plan, in coordination with appropriate local, state, and federal partners, to: 26A-1-114 investigate disease outbreaks; expand outreach and education efforts to employers, schools, and community organizations; and expand local capacity to respond to disasters or disease outbreaks.
(2) The plan required by Subsectionshall include as a minimum, details on how the local health department will maintain, train, and strengthen: (1) the Medical Reserve Corps authorized by Section; 26A-1-126 disease surveillance systems; disease outbreak management systems to respond to communicable and food borne illness; and emergency preparation and response plans to address infrastructure capacity and outreach and training to community partners.