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At the December meeting (12/16/11) we talked about the Marin County preparedness program for 5th graders

Here is the link http://www.getreadymarin.org/gr5

Time for family gatherings, friends, food, shopping and yes, even stress.

The Monterey County Health Department wishes you and yours a very happy holiday season. 

In song...the 12 Ways to Health - Click here

To help you keep your holidays healthy we are sharing information about various issues. …

To keep warm and safe this winter, dress in layers, wear a hat, throw an extra blanket on the bed and be aware of carbon monoxide dangers.

The National Weather Service’s forecast for colder weather includes temperatures that will drop into the low 30s at night into next week. The Monterey County Health Department would like to remind everyone to keep warm safely.  

To protect yourself and your family in cold weather, remember to wear several layers of clothing, add…

Citizen Corps Monterey County – Regular Monthly Meeting

Friday, November 18, 2011 – 10 am – Noon

At the SPCA for  Monterey County  

The…

Daylight saving time ENDS Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011.

Is your emergency preparedness stockpile up to date?

When it’s time to fall back and say goodbye to daylight saving time,  it is also a good time to check your preparedness kit to make sure your…

The Monterey County Health Department offers tips and ideas to keep your family safe and healthy during Halloween related festivities.

• Pick visible costumes. When you’re costume shopping, encourage your kids to pick brightly colored costumes. That way it will be easier for cars to see them on dark roads. If they insist on wearing dark colors, stick some reflective tape on the costumes to…

Click on this link to log in Tuesday September 20, 2011 at 1:50 pm EST! (10:50 am PST)

No registration is required. Please log in as a guest.

In this webinar, you will learn about specific preparedness steps for Aging Americans.  Hear from FEMA officials and leaders at the forefront of Aging American Preparedness and have your questions answered:

• What can I do to bring preparedness to my…

Did your 7^th- 12^th grade student get their Tdap shot for school yet? Students will be sent home soon if the schools don’t have proof of the shot. Parents must come with your student. Bring your student’s current vaccine record.

Monday August 29^th               3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Tuesday August 30^th               3:00 pm – 5:00 pm…

Meeting Location:

Marina Library Location

190 Seaside Circle, Marina, California 93933

Agenda- Wednesday- August 10, 2011 - 10:00 am- 12:00 pm…

Citizen Corps' and the community have lost a good friend and advocate, James Lacalmatia.

Link to Jim's Obituary

Link to the guest book

Agenda- Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 10:00 am- 12:00 pm

Meeting Location:

Monterey Peninsula College

Building 41 (Library & Technology Center) Sam Karas Room…

MPC will be hosting the July Citizen Corp. meeting on Wednesday, July 13^th from 10 am to noon. 

Parking Details

A parking permit (available below) is to be placed on the driver side of the dash.  The permit allows parking in Staff Lot F. 

A map of the MPC campus is available below showing the location of Lot F along Costanoan Drive and the meeting is in building 41 (Library and Technology Center), in the Sam Karas room,…

MONTEREY COUNTY

Disaster Preparedness

 Meeting Location:

Department of Social and Employment Services

713 La Guardia Street, Salinas

Agenda- Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 10:00 am- 12:00 pm

1. Call the meeting to order
2. Review of May…

 Looking for Volunteers for Saturday Whooping Cough Vaccination Clinics

In response to the new Tdap vaccination requirement for middle and high school students the Health Department is sponsoring a limited number of Saturday Tdap only Clinics.  Volunteers are needed for registration paperwork, rooming patients, translation and customer service.

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In response to the new Tdap vaccination requirement for middle and high school students the Monterey County Health Department is sponsoring a limited number of Saturday Tdap Only…