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glass plaque award from the Hospital Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties that reads Health Services Capacity Task Force, County EMS, Community Leadership Award 2022, with appreciation for your leadership to inform policy and support disaster response strategies to collectively preserve the health and safety of our region

County Fire’s Emergency Medical Services Office Recognized for Leadership

Nov. 30, 2022 | 3:36 PM

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The Hospital Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties awarded San Diego County Fire’s Emergency Medical Services Office with a Community Leadership Award. The award, presented at the association’s 2022 annual meeting, recognizes the EMS office for organizing a regional Health Services Capacity Task Force. The Health Services Capacity Task Force provides leadership to collaboratively […]

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San Diego Medical Investigator Awarded Pandemic Civilian Service Medal

Nov. 15, 2022 | 1:03 PM

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During a major disaster, a county, city or state medical system may become overwhelmed with patients or, unfortunately, casualties of the disaster. The national government trains and sends out special teams such as the National Disaster Medical System Mortuary Operational Response Team, to assist in areas where their skills are needed.

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Violence Survivor Finds Hope and Support at One Safe Place

Oct. 31, 2022 | 11:39 AM

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San Diego County is home to some of the nation’s most respected organizations providing services to help people escape family or domestic violence. Since July, One Safe Place in San Marcos has been providing hope and services to help victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking, and violent loss.

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McClellan Palomar Airport to Hold Disaster Drill Thursday Morning

Oct. 31, 2022 | 9:42 AM

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County airport staff, working with Carlsbad police and firefighters, are scheduled to hold a major disaster exercise Thursday morning at McClellan Palomar Airport in Carlsbad. County officials said people living in the surrounding areas should not be startled by the activities, which will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 3, and could include sirens and fire engines.