The Galveston County Emergency Response Collaborative (GCERC) is a collaboration between many of Galveston County's first responders. These include the Galveston County Health District, Galveston County Office of Emergency Management, Galveston County Sheriff’s Department, Gulf Coast Center, Mainland Medical Center, Red Cross, Shriner’s Burn Hospital, and UTMB.

Our Vision 
“To prevent or minimize adverse consequences of community health emergencies.”

Our Mission
” To ensure an effective and comprehensive response to community health emergencies through collaboration among member institutions.”

The GCERC meets at 10:00 am on the second Thursday of every month  at:
Galveston County Health District
Walter and Helen Hall Environmental Bldg.
1205 Oak Street, La Marque, TX 77568

Call the Public Health Planner for more information at 409.938.2275

Training was conducted for GCHD personnel in how to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Health Care Workers should use Personal Protective Equipment in settings where there is an increased risk of exposure to infectious droplet nuclei or other harmful dusts, fumes, gases, or vapors.