DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
Wildfires
In California, wildfires are a perennial hazard threatening urban and rural areas alike. When dealing with area-wide wildfires and evacuating residents, a Memorandum of Understanding with an appropriate, pre-approved long-term care facility outside of your region can save time, money, and most importantly, the lives of residents.
RESOURCES
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CDPH - Wildfire Smoke- Considerations for California's Public Health Officials (August 2022) (pdf)
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CAHF - NHICS Incident Response Guide: Evacuation (pdf) (doc)
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Wildfire Cleanup Considerations for California's Public Health Officials (August 2019) (pdf)
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WILDFIRE SMOKE Considerations for California’s Public Health Officials (2019) (pdf)
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CDPH News Release: Use Caution During Wildfire Cleanup - October 2017 (pdf)
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Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officials (Revised July 2008)(pdf)
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CDPH - Protect Your Lungs from Wildfire Smoke (Poster, Color)(pdf)
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CDPH - Protect Your Lungs from Wildfire Smoke (Poster, B&W)(pdf)
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CDC - Fact Sheet on Fire Safety: Worker Safety During Fire Cleanup (pdf)
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CDPH - Guidance on the use of air filtration and N-95 respiratory masks (pdf)