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elcome to the Kings County Disaster Preparedness web site. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of this community by building strong, collaborative partnerships at the state and local levels as well as between the public and private sectors. All of which supports the mission of the Kings County Public Health Department.
 
“Our Mission is to promote the physical,
mental, social, and environmental health
of the people of Kings County.”
 
The Kings County Public Health Department has an essential role in disaster preparedness and response, all of which is accomplished by strategic planning, surveillance and early detection of communicable diseases, laboratory support, emergency communication planning, education and training as well as coordination with other “front line” agencies such as the Office of Emergency Services (OES) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) which are but two of the sixty departments, organizations and agencies that have partnered with the Public Health Department to protect Kings County Community against bioterrorism.
Link to Kings County Web Site
 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC launches web site in response to school violence - Tips for Coping with Stress
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/SchoolViolence/
 
California Public Health Web Site
The California Department of Public Health lauches
public health emergency preparedness web site www.bepreparedcalifornia.ca.gov
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Click Here for more information on understanding the National Homeland Advisory System.
 
   
 
Kings County Department
of Public Health
Health Connection Hotline
1-800-649-5399
October - November
Public Health Updates
Drive thru flu clinic is scheduled for November 1, 2007  

2007 – 2008 FLU Clinic Schedule (PDF)

 
2007-2008 HORARIO DE CLINICAS PARA INFLUENZA (GRIPE)  
     
  In the event of an emergency, Public Health information will be posted here  

Link to Press Releases
Link to Media Section
Salmonellosis - Outbreak Investigation
NEW - California Department
of Health Services PSA

A new TV public service announcement is advising Californians what they can do now to prepare for a potential influenza pandemic

 

Calendar and Events Directory

Link to Central Valley Events

 

 

 
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