As part of Tarrant County Public Health's (TCPH) charge to protect
the community, TCPH maintains a variety of functions that monitor the
local environment and regular business activities that can affect the
public's health. Occasional climate issues, and planning for them, are
also part of TCPH's response.
A major division at TCPH, Environmental Health inspects and issues
permits for food service establishments and public swimming pools,
performs vector control in unincorporated county areas, monitors
sewage disposal, water supply systems and stormwater runoff, and also
provides community education and outreach programs.
Tarrant County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
Medical and non-medical volunteers are always needed to assist TCPH during times of emergency and other community needs. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. To learn more, call 817-321-5319 or visit: http://bealocalhero.org.
Public Health Emergency Preparedness
This section of TCPH partners with community organizations, municipalities, health care providers and businesses to plan and implement response and recovery measures in the event of a public health threat or emergency.
County Telephone Operator 817-884-1111
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