Mission
The mission of the San Luis Obispo County Emergency Preparedness & Response Program is to protect the public and ensure that the County’s first responders and health care system are prepared to respond to public health emergencies in an effective and coordinated manner.
The San Luis Obispo County’s Emergency Preparedness (EP) Program resides within the County Public Health Department, and is under the direction of the County Health Officer.
The EP Program is responsible for supporting the Public Health Department in the management and coordination of public health emergencies. Incidents that would involve public health include:
- Natural disasters
- Technological disasters
- Bioterrorism incidents
- Other acts of terrorism, including chemical and radiological
- Pandemic Flu
Contact and Additional Information
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Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
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911
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Public Health Department
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(805) 781-5500
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Environmental Health Division of Public Health Department
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(805) 781-5544
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Mental Health Department
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(805) 781-4700
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Public Health Information Line (PHIL)
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(805) 788-2903
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Automated touchtone telephone directory
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(805) 781-5000
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Non-Emergency :
Telephone:
- For General Public Health Inquiries: (805) 781-5500
- For Emergency Preparedness Inquiries: (805) 788-2940 FAX: (805)781-1372
Mail:
Report an Emergency
If you believe that you have been exposed to a biological, chemical or radiological agent, or if you believe an intentional threat will occur or is occurring, please contact local emergency responders by calling 9-1-1. If you live in an area without 911 services, contact your local emergency, medical, public health, or police department.
How to Get More Information During and After an Emergency
To get more information during and after an emergency, listen to your local television and radio broadcasts. If needed, contact local authorities such as the police or state or local health department (however, do not call a 911 or other emergency telephone line unless you need assistance with an immediate physical or medical emergency). If possible, you may also check the Resources webpage from the CDC.
Non-Emergency Inquiries
- For non-emergency inquires, see Contact CDC webpage for contact information.
- For consultation on non-emergency Programmatic issues, please contact the following CDC Programs:
- Coordinating Office of Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response: (404) 639-7405
- Bioterrorism and Emerging Infectious Diseases: Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program: (404) 639-0385
- Chemical, Radiological, and Natural Disasters: National Center for Environmental Health and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: (770) 488-7000
Contacts for Use by State and Local Health Officials, Healthcare Providers
CDC Emergency Response Hotline (24 hours): 770-488-7100. The CDC Emergency Response Hotline can be used by health departments and healthcare providers to receive emergency information from subject matter experts in bioterrorism, chemical emergency and natural disasters.
First Responders Information
Emergency Response Resources : Information on collecting environmental samples, respirator cleaning, traumatic incident distress information, and more.
Types of Biological Agents - Click Here