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Emergency Preparedness and Response
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Emergency Preparedness and
Response Division
Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health
600 S. Commonwealth Ave., Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 637-3600
(213) 381-0006 FAX
Public Callers who would like to reach the Emergency Preparedness and Response
Division or a report a public health issue may also call 2-1-1 anytime.
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Practice and stay prepared
You’ve met your neighbors and made a plan. Remember these steps to stay prepared.
Yearly
- Practice evacuation of your home and neighborhood
- Check and update neighborhood maps
Twice a Year
- Check and confirm contact lists
- Keep Emergency Kits up-to-date
Volunteer and connect with the larger community.
Volunteering can help you connect with others in your community and take an active role in being prepared. You may meet many people who have great ideas and plans to share.
Volunteer Opportunities with Los Angeles County include the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Public Health Emergency Volunteer (PHEV) Network and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program.
MRC Los Angeles is made up of medical, health, dental, mental health and other skilled professionals trained to assist during public health emergencies. mrclosangeles.org
PHEV Network works with established community volunteer
units that assist in responding to public health emergencies. The
Network has created a system to attract, train and activate these
groups.publichealth.lacounty.gov/eprp
CERT Program educates people about disaster preparedness and
trains them in basic disaster response skills. cert-la.com
There is a wealth of information available about disaster preparedness for you and your family, your neighborhood, business or organization. To learn more, please visit the websites below:
Some e-mail newsletters, alerts, and other online destinations you may want to receive or be aware of:
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Our Vision: Los Angeles County residents are protected from the public health consequences of both natural
and intentional emergencies.
Our Mission: To prevent and mitigate the public health consequences of natural or intentional emergencies for Los
Angeles County residents through threat assessment, planning, improved operational readiness, and timely response.
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Southern California has about 10,000 earthquakes each year, though most are so small that they are never felt. (readyla.org)
Smoke alarms should be tested every month, and batteries replaced at least once a year. (redcross.org)
During hot weather, people should drink more liquid than their thirst indicates, up to four 16-ounce glasses per hour if exercising in the heat. (readyla.org)
Cooking is the major cause of home fires in the U.S. (readyla.org)
Space heaters are a common cause of fires during winter and should be kept at least three feet from drapes and furniture. (readyla.org)
The most common home chemical emergencies involve small children eating medicines. Experts say that taking hazardous materials out of sight could eliminate up to 75% of all poisoning of small children. (redcross.org)
There is no such thing as “earthquake weather.” Earthquakes can occur in any type of weather. (readyla.org)
The most common illnesses treated in the U.S. include colds and coughs, flu, sore throat, bladder infection, and more seriously, cancer, heart disease, and stroke. (readyla.org)
Each year, fire kills more Americans than all other natural disasters combined. (readyla.org)
During an earthquake, get under a sturdy piece of furniture and hold on. This will provide some protection from falling objects that can injure you. Doorways are no stronger than any part of the structure. (redcross.org)
65% of home fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms. (redcross.org)
The San Andreas Fault is not a single, continuous fault, but rather a fault zone consisting of many different segments. Its fault system is more than 800 miles long. (readyla.org)
City dwellers may be at greater risk than those in rural areas during heat waves because asphalt and concrete store heat longer and gradually release it at night. (readyla.org)
Los Angeles County utilizes a Terrorism Early Warning group to constantly assess terrorist attacks and keep authorities and the public updated. (readyla.org)
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
