Public Health Emergency Management
The goal of the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (LBDHHS) Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Program is to build the capacity of Health Department Staff and the community to respond to a public health emergency, including natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and bioterrorism events. With funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Homeland Security, and the California Department of Public Health, PHEM provides training and education, develops plans, and coordinates exercises to enable the city to be better prepared in protecting the health and well-being of the Long Beach community.
|Build a Kit|
Learn what you need to assemble a disaster preparedness kit.
|Make a Plan|
Learn what you need to put together an emergency plan.
Find out where to go for information during a public health emergency.
Information on treating drinking water, keeping food safe, preparedness for individuals with specific needs, and more
|Public Health Hazards|
What public health issues should you be concerned about in Long Beach? Find out here.
|Points of Dispensing|
Learn about how the Health Department plans to get medications or supplies to the community during a public health emergency.
Join the Long Beach Medical Reserve Corps
Want to learn more about City plans to respond to local disasters? Visit the City's Disaster Preparedness Program website.