As part of California's coordinated emergency response system, ALCO EMS staff works closely with partners across the State to ensure that resources and personnel are sent to where they are needed the most during crises or disasters when local resources are overwhelmed or exhausted. For more information and resources related to this program, follow the links listed below.
COVID-19 Outbreak Information and Links:
Comprehensive List and Links to Guidance Documents from the CDC and CDPH
- State-wide map of COVID-19 cases, PPE distribution, and medical facilities
- Person Under Investigation (PUI) Criteria [cdc.gov]
- Infection Control Guidance [cdc.gov]
- List of Disinfectants to Use Against COVID-19 [EPA]
- Johns Hopkins [gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com] is maintaining a very helpful map/summary of locations with confirmed cases based on data from WHO, CDC, NHC, and Dingxianguyan
- CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China [cdc.gov] website has the most up-to-date guidance
- CDPH Novel Coronavirus 2019 (nCoV-2019) [cdph.ca.gov] website has FAQs and signage for healthcare facilities
- CDPH AFL [cdph.ca.gov] (01/23/2020) and updated AFL [cdph.ca.gov] (01/27/2020) include guidance for healthcare facilities
- State of California Emergency Proclamation for COVID-19
- California Public Health and Medical Emergency Operations Manual
- Regional Disaster Medical Health Coordination (RDMHC) Program Information
- Medical Health Operational Area Coordination (MHOAC) Program information
- Ambulance Strike Team Reimbursement Fee Schedule
- California Patient Movement Plan
- CalMAT Information
- California Department of Public Health Main Page
- Disaster Healthcare Volunteer Information
Federal Opportunities:
FEMA Training Opportunities
Center for Domestic Preparedness
State Opportunities:
California Specialized Training Institute
EMS Administrators Association of California Conference 2020 (San Diego, CA 05/27-28/2020)
Regional/Local Opportunities:
CDPH EPTW 2020 (Sacramento, CA TBD)
Bay Area Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
Information on “How to Get a State Job”
Current EMSA Job Opportunities
Current CDPH Job Opportunities
Exams available at CDPH (includes Health Program Specialist and Health Program Manager series exams)
Exams available at Cal OES (includes Emergency Services Coordinator, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator and Program Manager exams)
Below you will find links to preparedness resources for counties within CA Region II:
