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Preparedness & Response

Influenza (flu)

Flu can be a serious illness that spreads easily from person-to-person. Annual vaccination is the best way to prevent it.

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Prepare

Prepare yourself and loved ones for an emergency.

1) Know Your Risks
2) Make a Plan
3) Stay Informed

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Avian Influenza (H5N1)

Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds but can also spread to other animals and rarely to humans.

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Floods and Landslides

Did you know that wildfires can increase the risk of floods and mudflows?

Prepare Now. Make an emergency plan, gather supplies in case of a storm, strengthen your home against damage. and review your insurance coverages.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

What you need to know about COVID-19 in San Bernardino County.

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Extreme Cold

Many parts of San Bernardino County experience extremely cold weather and hazardous conditions in winter.

Severe snow, ice storms, blizzard-like conditions, and high winds can knock out power and communication services and block roads isolating people from help.

Learn more about Extreme Cold

Welcome

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Preparedness and Response Program works to prepare for emergencies caused by bioterrorism, infectious disease, and other public health threats through the development and exercise of comprehensive public health emergency preparedness and response plans.

Our goal is to provide a coordinated response along with emergency responders and partner health agencies to meet the public health needs of our residents in the event of such disaster. During an event the Department of Public Health will conduct disease surveillance, provide emergency health information, health precautions, health education, and links to additional public health resources.

Contact PRP Register as a Disaster Healthcare Volunteer

In the event of a public health emergency or natural disaster, this website will inform the residents of San Bernardino County with the following information:

Emergency Phone Numbers
Shelters
Red Cross Families/Victims Registry
Health Emergency Instructions
Media Outlets

See the following Public Service Announcements on how you and your family can stay safe after disaster such as fires, floods and earthquakes.

The Ready San Bernardino County app, for IOS or Android devices, will help you prepare and plan for how to respond to a disaster in your area.
iOS (iTunes Store) version

Android (Google Play) version