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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
 
 

Calendar and Events Directory

Link to Central Valley Events
   
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
Preparedness Links
   
 
Heat Update
Preparing for a HOT Summer
Kings County Heat Plan (PDF) | Read Article (PDF) |
Link to Heat Prepardenss Section of the web site

H1N1 Influenza Update
Key Facts About H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)

www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm
|
CDC H1N1 Link
&
Datos importantes sobre
la influenza porcina (gripe porcina)

www.cdc.gov/swineflu/espanol/swine_espanol.htm
&
Red Cross Urges Preparedness
During Swine Flu Outbreak

Kings County Public Health in partnership with Kings County Fire and other community first responding agencies to conduct a Drive-Thru flu clinic.
Link to Article
 
   

Health Connection Hotline
1-800-649-5399
Kings County Department
of Public Health

 
  Swine Flu Updates & Information
Investigations
| Q&A

 
Link to Press Releases
Link to Media Section
West Nile Virus Update
Food Safety Updates
Frequently Asked Questions
en Español
Link to Links Resources
CA Web Site Launched  
 

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