Public Health Preparedness

Our mission is to prepare El Dorado County to effectively respond to public health threats by focusing on public health emergency planning , disease surveillance, detection and control, health risk communication, and public and health provider education and training services.

• Being Prepared At Home - Tips and resources to help your family prepare for an emergency. 
• Planning for Public Health Emergencies - Information on County Preparedness Efforts, Strategic National Stockpile, Points of Dispensing (POD) sites, and bioterrorism agents.
• Healthcare Provider Info - Information specific for providers and healthcare facilities
• Pandemic Influenza - The latest information on pandemic influenza 

Information and Resources

• Get prepared now with the Emergency Preparedness Guide created for residents and visitors in the South Lake Tahoe area.
• Emergency Preparedness & Bioterrorism Information (Quick Link) – Lists local, state and federal agencies involved in emergency planning and disaster response. 
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emergency and Preparedness Response 
• El Dorado County Agencies engaged in Emergency Preparedness efforts
• Links to FEMA Incident Command System courses:
  ICS 100b
  ICS 200b
  ICS 700a
  ICS 800b