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TMP-26734
| 1 | | Board of Health Item | a. Emergency Preparedness and Public Health - Rebecca Estes
Chris Kelley and Rebecca Estes introduced themselves to the Board of Health. Kelley told the board that he had worked with the City of Columbia for 23 years in public safety. He currently works as the Director of the Boone County Office of Emergency Management. He briefly explained his staff at the Office of Emergency Management and what federal agencies help fund his operation. The Office of Emergency Management coordinates with municipalities and other entities to ensure the safety of persons and property during an emergency event. Kelley named a few events that the office of emergency management attends and prepares for, such as Mizzou football
games or large-scale protests. Kelley recommended the Board of Health take a tour of the Office of Emergency Management. The Board was receptive to his recommendation.
Planner Rebecca Estes explained her job to the Board of Health. Every county in Missouri must have at least one person who is the Emergency Preparedness Director. Boone County has multiple people in the city and co |
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TMP-26735
| 1 | | Board of Health Item | b. Discussion of future Board of Health agenda items
Ella Miller, DDS was introduced and the board introduced themselves. |
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TMP-26736
| 1 | | Board of Health Item | a. Director's Report - Stephanie Browning
Browning said PHHS is currently working on budgeting and planning for the next six to eight months. The commission on the opioid settlement funds plans to meet with several board members to discuss best practices for spending the opioid settlement funds. PHHS held an opioid town hall meeting to discuss overdoses in Boone County. Naloxone was also distributed at the town hall meeting. Browning said that legislation is being worked through the general assembly that would void any laws or codes at the local or municipal level regarding tobacco or tobacco products. This would include local laws requiring that a person be 21 years old to purchase tobacco products. Szewczyk noted that throughout the country local Tobacco 21 legislation has been effective at limiting access by minors to tobacco products. |
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