4265 Department of Public Health
Program Descriptions

10 - PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness program coordinates preparedness and response activities for all public health emergencies, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and pandemic diseases. The program plans and supports surge capacity in the medical care and public health systems to meet needs during emergencies. The program also administers federal and state funds that support California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) emergency preparedness activities.