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Emergency Preparedness
Lake County Public Health prepares for natural and man-made disasters and disease threats, working collaboratively with other emergency responders, healthcare facilities, and local citizens in order to serve the community.Lake County’s Public Health Preparedness and Response program focuses on planning the response to disease threats, such influenza pandemics, bioterrorism, and health hazards associated with natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, wildfires and others).
Related links:
Medical Reserve CorpsHospital Preparedness Program (HPP)
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER)
On November 26-28, 2012, surveys were administered to more than 160 households throughout Lake County. The survey was designed to identify steps that local individuals and families have taken to be prepared for disasters, and also get input about experiences and concerns related to disasters. Click here to watch the video from this event.Tips and Guides
For the Community
- How to Prepare for and Handle Power Outages for Medical Devices that Require Electricity
- Be Prepared California
- Tips for Emergency Preparedness
- In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness (En Espanol)
- The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging, Emergency Preparedness Tips for Older Adults Emergency Preparedness Tips
- CDC Planning Tips for Elders
- Preparing Makes Sense
- Young Children and Disasters
- Help Your Child Cope with Media Coverage of Disasters
For Health Care Facilities
- California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF)Disaster Preparedness Program
- California Hospital Association (CHA) Emergency Preparedness
For Special Needs Groups
- Fact Sheet Series for people living with disabilities
- Childcare Centers
- Hearing Impaired
- Schools
- People on Dialysis
- People with Disabilities
- Home Healthcare Providers
- Seniors
- Pet Owners
- Vision Impaired
- Special Populations: Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
Interested in being a Volunteer?
- Lake County Residents
- Sign up online
- Contact Lake County Health Services (707) 263-1090
- Disaster Healthcare Workers
- Medical Reserve Corps
- For volunteer healthcare professionals of all types who wish to participate in periodic trainings and emergency exercises in Lake County.
- General Information
- Amateur Radio Communications:
- Lake County Sheriffs Office of Emergency Services
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