About Emergency Preparedness
It’s time to change the way California thinks about disaster response. The COVID-19 pandemic showed that hospitals can quickly mobilize to provide flexible approaches to patient care during a disaster. The state must draw upon these lessons to prepare differently so the next crisis will be less severe. Given California’s size and complexity, the health care disaster response system of the future must be nimble enough to respond to any catastrophe. View more information on hospital disaster preparedness.
5 Things To Know: Tijuana River Action Month Emphasizes Education, Conservation, Restoration
The 16th annual Tijuana River Action Month — a series of events focused on the education, conservation, and restoration of the Tijuana River watershed — will take place from Sept. 13 to Oct. 19.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County OES Requests Feedback on Emergency Operations Plan
The County of San Diego’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is updating the county’s emergency operations plan and invites partner organizations to provide public comments by Oct. 31.
5 Things To Know: Public Health Dept. Establishes Email for Health Care Providers’ Sewage Concerns
County of San Diego Public Health Services has established a dedicated email address to which health care providers should send questions and concerns about the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis; responses can be expected within one business day.
5 Things To Know: Register for EMSA Trauma Summit 2025; Continuing Education Credits Available
On Sept. 18 at the Kona Kai Resort, the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) will host the 2025 California State Trauma Summit, an annual statewide forum focused on advancing trauma and emergency care. Trauma professionals will gather for a day of education, collaboration, and innovation in trauma care, covering such topics as trauma system...
5 Things To Know: Clinical Town Hall Covers Tijuana River Valley Sewage Flow Troubles, CASPER Survey Results
A webinar held by the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency and the San Diego Medical Society — intended for licensed and other essential medical professionals within the community — will cover the current transboundary sewage flow situation. Presenters will also share what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency...
5 Things To Know: TERO Violence Prevention Training Takes a Behavioral Approach
On May 8 from 8-11 a.m. (PT), the San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center Threat Liaison Officer Unit is hosting an introductory Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO) training to raise participants’ awareness about the risk factors, triggers, stressors, and warning behaviors that may affect a person's decision to commit an act of targeted violence. This...