Public Health Department of Santa Cruz County

Public Health Department of Santa Cruz County User Guidelines:

Santa Cruz County Public Health is glad to have you visit us online!

Making Santa Cruz County safer, healthier, and happier by advocating for open spaces to play, increasing access to health services, offering free and low cost immunizations, and preparing for emergencies. In order to create a welcoming environment for everyone, please be advised of the following rules:

1) No threatening or violent content

2) No explicit content

3) No harassment or intimidation of others

4) No profane language

5) No commercial solicitations

6) No illegal activity

7) No electioneering, including promoting county candidates for office

8) No posting of personal information about others, such as Social Security numbers, home addresses, etc.

9) No posting of false or malicious statements about any county elected official or employee

09/10/2026

A medida que continuamos viendo condiciones más cálidas de lo normal en todo el , pueden ocurrir cortes de energía intermitentes. Consulte la información más reciente sobre cortes en pge.com/outages

¿Necesita un lugar para refrescarse o cargar sus dispositivos? Encuentre la ubicación y el horario de su biblioteca local en santacruzpl.org/branches
☀️Manténgase a salvo en el calor:
• Beba mucha agua
• Encuentre un lugar fresco cuando pueda
• Nunca deje a niños o mascotas en un vehículo, ni siquiera por un corto tiempo.

09/10/2026

As we continue to see warmer-than-normal conditions throughout , intermittent power outages may occur. Check the latest outage information at: pge.com/outages

Need a place to cool off or charge your devices? Find your local library’s location and hours at santacruzpl.org/branches

☀️Stay safe in the heat:
• Drink plenty of water
• Find a cool place when you can
• Never leave children or pets in a vehicle, even for a short time.

09/10/2026

☀️ HEAT ADVISORY | WEDNESDAY–THURSDAY

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Santa Cruz County from 10 a.m. Wednesday through 10 p.m. Thursday. Inland areas will see the hottest temperatures, with warmer-than-normal conditions throughout the region.

Stay safe during the heat:

💧 Drink plenty of water.
🌳 Limit strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
👵 Check on older adults, young children and others who may be vulnerable to heat.
🚗 Never leave people or pets in a parked vehicle.
🐕 Keep pets hydrated and protected from hot pavement.

📚 Looking for a place to get out of the heat? Santa Cruz Public Libraries are open during regular operating hours. Find locations and hours: https://www.santacruzpl.org/branches.

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☀️ AVISO DE CALOR | MIÉRCOLES–JUEVES

Un Aviso de Calor estará vigente en el Condado de Santa Cruz desde las 10 a.m. del miércoles hasta las 10 p.m. del jueves. Las zonas del interior tendrán las temperaturas más altas.

Para protegerse del calor:

💧 Beba suficiente agua.
🌳 Limite la actividad física durante las horas más calurosas y descanse en la sombra o en lugares con aire acondicionado.
👵 Esté pendiente de adultos mayores, niños pequeños y otras personas vulnerables al calor.
🚗 Nunca deje a personas o mascotas dentro de un vehículo estacionado.
🐕 Mantenga a sus mascotas hidratadas y protéjalas del pavimento caliente.

📚 ¿Necesita un lugar para refugiarse del calor? Las Bibliotecas Públicas de Santa Cruz están abiertas durante su horario regular. Ubicaciones y horarios: https://www.santacruzpl.org/branches.

School is in session. Make sure your kids’ smile is, too. A check-up keeps them confident and cavity-free. Healthy teeth...
09/03/2026

School is in session. Make sure your kids’ smile is, too. A check-up keeps them confident and cavity-free.

Healthy teeth help kids stay focused and ready to learn.

Make time for a visit to the dentist to help them feel their best all year long. 📚🪥
Medi-Cal Dental offers check-ups and cleanings for FREE. 💸

Visit SmileCalifornia.org to find a Medi-Cal dentist near you and get your child’s smile ready for school.



Funded by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) under Contract 22-10199

La escuela ha comenzado. Asegúrese de que la sonrisa de sus hijos también lo esté. Un chequeo dental los mantiene seguros de sí mismos y sin caries.

Los dientes sanos ayudan a los niños a mantenerse enfocados y preparados para aprender.

Haga tiempo para una visita al dentista para ayudarlos a sentirse lo mejor posible durante todo el año.📚🪥
Medi-Cal Dental ofrece chequeos y limpiezas GRATIS.💸

Visite SonrieCalifornia.org para encontrar un dentista de Medi-Cal y preparar las sonrisas de sus hijos para la escuela.



Financiado por el Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH) bajo el Contrato 22-10199

08/31/2026

Happening today! Join our Health Services Agency teams for a FREE Narcan & Harm Reduction Training and learn how you can help save a life in our community.

📅 Aug. 31, 2026
🕦 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Suite E Auditorium
1430 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville

Come learn. Connect. Help protect our community.



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¡Hoy mismo! Acompaña a los equipos de la Agencia de Servicios de Salud del Condado de Santa Cruz en una capacitación GRATUITA sobre Narcan y reducción de daños, y aprende cómo puedes ayudar a salvar una vida en nuestra comunidad.

📅 31 de agosto de 2026
🕦 11:30 a. m. – 1:00 p. m.
📍 Auditorio Suite E
1430 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville

Ven a aprender. Conecta con otros. Ayuda a proteger a nuestra comunidad.

08/31/2026

💜 Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we honor the lives lost to overdose, uplift those in recovery, and stand with the families, friends, and communities impacted by substance use.

Overdose is preventable, and everyone has a role to play. Learning the signs of an overdose, carrying naloxone (Narcan), and knowing how to respond can help save a life.

Through education and compassionate support, Health Services Agency teams work to connect people with resources that promote health, healing, and recovery.

Together, we can help prevent overdose and create a community where everyone has the support they need. 💜

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for   from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday due to a 20–30 percent chance of thunderstorms.There ...
08/28/2026

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday due to a 20–30 percent chance of thunderstorms.

There is a risk that isolated lightning strikes could ignite fires, while the strongest gusts may produce winds of 40–50 mph. These winds have the potential to spread any fires, bring down tree limbs and cause power outages. Rainfall is expected to remain below 0.15 inches.

Residents should use extra caution and prepare.

➡ Make sure your family emergency kit is ready.
https://www.santacruzcountyca.gov/.../PlanandPrepare.aspx
➡If you see a fire, call 9-1-1 immediately.
➡ Check outage information at pge.com/outages.

Está vigente una advertencia de bandera roja para el Condado de Santa Cruz desde las 5 a. m. hasta las 3 p. m. del viernes, debido a una probabilidad del 20 al 30 % de tormentas eléctricas.

Existe el riesgo de que la caída aislada de rayos provoque incendios, mientras que las ráfagas más fuertes podrían alcanzar velocidades de 40 a 50 mph. Estos vientos tienen el potencial de propagar incendios, derribar ramas de árboles y causar cortes de electricidad. Se espera que la precipitación sea inferior a 0.15 pulgadas.

Se recomienda a los residentes extremar las precauciones y prepararse.

➡ Asegúrese de tener listo su kit de emergencia familiar.
https://www.santacruzcountyca.gov/.../PlanandPrepare.aspx
➡ Si ve un incendio, llame al 911 de inmediato.
➡ Consulte la información sobre cortes de electricidad en pge.com/outages.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Santa Cruz County from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday due to a 20–30 percent chance of thunderstorms.

There is a risk that isolated lightning strikes could ignite fires, while the strongest gusts may produce winds of 40–50 mph. These winds have the potential to spread any fires, bring down tree limbs and cause power outages. Rainfall is expected to remain below 0.15 inches.

Residents should use extra caution and prepare. Report fires immediately by calling 9-1-1. Look up outage information at pge.com/outages. Make sure your family emergency kit is ready.

https://www.santacruzcountyca.gov/OR3/Response/PlanandPrepare.aspx

Welcome back to school! ✏️ 📚 Getting kids back into the routine? Don’t forget to add brushing, flossing, and visiting th...
08/27/2026

Welcome back to school! ✏️ 📚

Getting kids back into the routine? Don’t forget to add brushing, flossing, and visiting the Dentist to the list of healthy habits! 🦷✨ is accepting new pediatric patients ages 0-21 and is accepting new pediatric patients ages 0-18!

Schedule your child’s next dental appointment today!

For Dientes visit Dientes Community Dental website
For Salud call: 1-831-728-0222


Funded by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) under Contract 22-10199

¡Feliz regreso a clases!✏️ 📚

¿Está ayudando a los niños retomar la rutina?
¡No olvide agregar cepillarse, usar hilo dental e ir al dentista a la lista de hábitos saludables! 🦷✨
¡ está aceptando nuevos pacientes pediátricos de 0 a 21 años y está aceptando nuevos pacientes pediátricos de 0 a 18 años!

Para Dientes visite el sitio web de Dientes Community Dental
Para Salud llame a: 1-831-728-0222


Financiado por el Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH) bajo el Contrato 22-10199

08/25/2026
08/21/2026

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1080 Emeline Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

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