County and City Leaders Coordinate to Just Be Ready

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"The new flu A H1N1 outbreak demonstrated the critical role that emergency response plans play in protecting the public's health and safety. These types of incidents, and others such as earthquakes or fires, occur without warning," said Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, Director of Public Health and Health Officer. "It is important that government leaders have a way to communicate to each other as to what their roles and responsibilities will be and what their constituents9 unique needs will be during a public health emergency."

From new flu A H1N1 to earthquakes and fires, elected officials and city managers gather to prepare for potential public health emergencies The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recently hosted a workshop, titled "Managing a Public Health Crisis at your Doorstep," designed to educate elected officials and city managers to effectively respond to public health emergencies.

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County and City Leaders Coordinate to Just Be Ready

From new flu A H1N1 to earthquakes and fires, elected officials and city managers gather to prepare for potential public health emergencies

The Los Angeles County Departmen...

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