Emergency Preparedness is a unit of the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency whose function is to prepare, prevent and protect residents from Public Health disasters, including bioterrorism and new, emerging infectious diseases.

The Emergency Preparedness and Response web page provides Information for:

• General Public - fact sheets, Frequently Asked Questions, and overviews. Some of the materials are translated. 

• Health Care Providers - treatment protocols, readiness and response plans, online training, and more.