Santa Ana, Calif. (March 13, 2025) - Effective Thursday, March 13 at 6 pm all evacuation orders have been lifted for Trabuco Canyon, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon, Long Canyon and Modjeska Canyon. 

To report storm-related issues with a County road or flood control channel, call the Orange County Public Works Storm Center 714-955-0200 during standard business hours and 714-955-0333 during flash flood events and emergencies when OC Public Works’ Department Operations Center is activated.

A map and more information about the order being lifted may be found at: www.ocsheriff.gov/airportfire. 

Evacuation Areas

• Trabuco Canyon – Evacuation Lifted
• Hot Springs Canyon – Evacuation Lifted
• Bell Canyon – Evacuation Lifted
• Long Canyon – Evacuation Lifted
• Modjeska Canyon – Evacuation Lifted

Road Closures

• Trabuco Canyon Road Bridge will remain closed overnight
• Trabuco Canyon Road closed from Rose Canyon to Trabuco Creek Road
• Barricades will remain in place until 10 am Friday, March 14 at the following locations:
  • Plano Trabuco and Robinson Ranch Road 
  • Grey Rock and Bell Canyon Road

OC Parks

• O'Neill Regional Park – Will re-open Friday, March 14 during normal operation hours.
• Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens - Will re-open Friday, March 14 during normal operation hours.
   

Residents are encouraged to check regularly for updates through local media and on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) following #OCCanyonFlood at:

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Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) remains in place for Long and Modjeska Canyons

Santa Ana, Calif. (March 12, 2025) Effective Wednesday, March 12 at 6 pm, an Evacuation Order (Mandatory) will be issued for areas in Trabuco Creek including the RC Airport, fire station, campground/park and school, Bell Canyon including Starr Ranch and Hot Springs Canyon including Lazy-W Ranch due to possible debris flows along or near the Airport Fire burn scar. An Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) remains in place for Long Canyon and Modjeska Canyon. A map with detailed depictions of the areas under Evacuation Warnings (Voluntary) and Evacuation Orders (Mandatory) can be found at www.ocsheriff.gov/airportfire.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the burn scar area for Wednesday, March 12 at 10 pm through Thursday, March 13 at 6 pm for the expected rain event.

Any person with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs requiring evacuation assistance should call Orange County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch at 714-647-7000.

To report storm-related issues with a County road or flood control channel, call the Orange County Public Works Storm Center at 714-955-0333 during flash flood events and emergencies when OC Public Works’ Department Operations Center is activated.

Evacuation Areas

• Trabuco Canyon - Evacuation Order (MANDATORY – as of March 12 at 6 pm)
• Hot Springs Canyon - Evacuation Order (MANDATORY – as of March 12 at 6 pm)
• Bell Canyon - Evacuation Order (MANDATORY – as of March 12 at 6 pm)
• Long Canyon - Evacuation Warning (VOLUNTARY – as of March 12 at 10 am)
• Modjeska Canyon - Evacuation Warning (VOLUNTARY – as of March 12 at 10 am)

Road Closures

Hard road closures will be in place on Wednesday, March 12 at 9 pm at the following locations:

• Trabuco Canyon Road between Rose Canyon Drive and Plano Trabuco near Rancho Santa Margarita
• Hot Springs Canyon at Ortega Highway

OC Animal Care

OC Animal Care is open to house dogs, cats, and small pets for OC Animal Care service area residents under mandatory evacuation orders.

• The shelter is located at 1630 Victory Road Tustin, CA 92782
• If possible, pet owners should bring photo identification, veterinary/vaccination records, special food, and medications along with their animals.
• OC Animal Care service areas include: Anaheim, Brea, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Orange, Placentia, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda, and the County unincorporated areas.

A large animal shelter has been established at the Orange County Fair Grounds, located at 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Large animal owners should call prior to arrival at 714-820-2830.

Any person needing assistance with information about pets or large animal evacuations should call Orange County Animal Care at 714-935-6848 during normal hours from 8 am to 5 pm or 714-259-1122 during after-hours from 5 pm to 8 am.

OC Animal Care encourages animal owners in voluntary evacuation areas to implement their personal evacuation plans at this time. Pet evacuation tips are available at: https://ocpetinfo.com/education-resources/disaster-preparedness.

OC Parks

The following OC Parks’ locations are closed or partially closed as of Wednesday, March 12:

• O'Neill Regional Park - Closed
• Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens - Closed
• Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park - Partial park closure. All trails, day use areas and campgrounds are closed except for Ortega Flats Campground which remains open.

Sheltering

Residents living in the evacuation areas are encouraged to leave early and plan for alternate shelter with friends, family or at a local hotel outside of the evacuation area. Depending on conditions, the Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) may transition to Evacuation Order (Mandatory) with little or no notice, so residents leaving the area are encouraged to plan accordingly.

In coordination with the Orange County Social Services Agency, Orange County Public Libraries and the American Red Cross is currently operating a congregate (dormitory style) shelter location for evacuated residents of the Canyons as of 10 am on Wednesday, March 12. The shelter is located at the Foothill Ranch Library Program Annex, which is directly adjacent to the Foothill Ranch Library located at 27002 Cabriole Way, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610.

Orange County Public Works, Orange County Animal Care, the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are working in Unified Command.

Residents are encouraged to check regularly for updates through local media and on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) following #OCCanyonFlood at:

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Santa Ana, Calif. (March 12, 2025) Effective Wednesday, March 12 at 10 am, an Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) will be issued for areas in the Trabuco Canyon, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon, Long Canyon and Modjeska Canyon due to possible debris flows along or near the Airport Fire burn scar. A map with detailed depictions of the areas under Evacuation Warning (voluntary) can be found at  www.ocsheriff.gov/airportfire.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the burn scar area for Wednesday, March 12 at 10 pm through Thursday, March 13 at 6 pm for the expected rain event.

Canyon residents are strongly encouraged to prepare and voluntarily evacuate on Wednesday, March 12 at 10 am, especially those with disabilities, access and/or functional needs, and canyon residents with large animals.

Any person with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs requiring evacuation assistance should call Orange County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch at 714-647-7000.

OC Animal Care encourages animal owners in voluntary evacuation areas to immediately implement their personal evacuation plans. Pet evacuation tips are available at: https://ocpetinfo.com/education-resources/disaster-preparedness.

Any person needing assistance with information about pets or large animal evacuations should call Orange County Animal Care at 714-935-6848 from 8 am to 5 pm or 714-259-1122 during from 5 pm to 8 am.

To report storm-related issues with a County road or flood control channel, call the Orange County Public Works Storm Center at 714-955-0333 during flash flood events and emergencies when OC Public Works’ Department Operations Center is activated.

Evacuation Areas

• Trabuco Canyon - Evacuation Warning (VOLUNTARY – as of March 12 at 10 am)
• Hot Springs Canyon - Evacuation Warning (VOLUNTARY – as of March 12 at 10 am)
• Bell Canyon - Evacuation Warning (VOLUNTARY – as of March 12 at 10 am)
• Long Canyon - Evacuation Warning (VOLUNTARY – as of March 12 at 10 am)
• Modjeska Canyon - Evacuation Warning (VOLUNTARY – as of March 12 at 10 am)

Road Closures

While Trabuco Canyon Road at Trabuco Creek is open for public use at this time, there is potential for a road closure at that location as a public safety measure if conditions worsen.

Sheltering

Residents living in the evacuation areas are encouraged to leave early and plan for alternate shelter with friends, family or at a local hotel outside of the evacuation area. Depending on conditions, the Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) may transition to Evacuation Order (Mandatory) with little or no notice, so residents leaving the area are encouraged to plan accordingly.

In coordination with the Orange County Social Services Agency, Orange County Public Libraries and the American Red Cross will open a congregate (dormitory style) shelter location for evacuated residents of the Canyons at 10 am on Wednesday, March 12. The shelter will be located at the Foothill Ranch Library Program Annex, which is directly adjacent to the Foothill Ranch Library located at 27002 Cabriole Way, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610.

Orange County Public Works, Orange County Animal Care, the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are working in Unified Command.

Residents are encouraged to check regularly for updates through local media and on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) following #OCCanyonFlood at:

Santa Ana, Calif. (March 11, 2025) – The Orange County Older Adults Needs Assessment Report has been posted to the Board of Supervisors’ March 11, 2025 agenda. This report is aimed at understanding and addressing the evolving needs of Orange County’s growing older adult population.

“Ensuring the well-being of our older residents is a top priority,” said Chair Doug Chaffee, Fourth District. “This assessment equips us with the data needed to make informed decisions that will enhance services and improve quality of life for seniors across the county.”

Among the report’s key findings, health-related concerns ranked as the top issues for older adults in Orange County. The five most pressing health concerns identified were Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, arthritis, cancer, heart disease and stroke, and emotional well-being.

Vice Chair Katrina Foley, Fifth District, shares, “As our county residents grow older, we know that means a third of Orange County will be over 55 by 2050. We must plan for their housing, caregiving, and quality of life needs. The needs assessment kick starts our efforts to build a master plan for aging that allows future seniors of all backgrounds to live well in Orange County in their golden years.”

Despite the challenges caregivers face, many expressed that their role brings them significant value and meaning.

“This report highlights the critical challenges our older residents face,” added Supervisor Janet Nguyen, First District. “We must work together to created targeted solutions that improve access to healthcare, social services, and community support.”

Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento, Second District, stated, “The needs outlined in the report highlight the significant work still required to ensure we are ready to provide the crucial services our aging population will need. Supporting seniors with dignity and respect throughout the aging process involves more than just delivering services; it also requires offering support to their families and caregivers.”

Paid providers in Orange County identified several critical health and social issues affecting the older adult population. Among the most pressing concerns are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, caregiving, mental health and disability.

“This report reinforces our commitment to strengthening healthcare, caregiver assistance, and community services to help seniors live with dignity and independence,” said Supervisor Donald P. Wagner, Third District.

Background

In June 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order calling for the creation of a statewide California Master Plan for Aging (MPA). This plan affirms the priority of the health and well-being of older Californians and the need for policies that promote healthy aging. The MPA serves as a 10-year blueprint for state and local governments, the private sector, and philanthropy, ensuring California remains a leader in aging, disability, and equity.

As part of Orange County’s process in developing its local Master Plan on Aging, a needs assessment was conducted to better understand the challenges, opportunities, and necessary resources for our aging population. 

The report aligns survey findings within the state’s five bold goals:

• Goal 1 – Housing for All Ages & Stages
• Goal 2 – Health Reimagined
• Goal 3 – Inclusion & Equity, Not Isolation
• Goal 4 – Caregiving that Works
• Goal 5- Affordable Aging

The Orange County Older Adults Needs Assessment Report includes surveys gathered in collaboration with local government agencies, nonprofit organizations and older adults themselves to ensure an accurate and inclusive representation of community needs. This report includes key findings from the assessment and provides critical insights that will help shape local policies and programs for years to come.

To read the report or for more information, visit https://officeonaging.ocgov.com/master-plan-aging/orange-county-older-adults-needs-assessment.

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Santa Ana, Calif. (March 6, 2025) – The County of Orange is proud to announce that the OC Health Care Agency’s (HCA) Emergency Medical Services (OCEMS) division has been honored with a prestigious 2024 Challenge Award from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC). The award recognizes OCEMS’ groundbreaking Bi-Directional Data Exchange Project, which enhances emergency medical response and patient care coordination throughout the county.

The Bi-Directional Data Exchange Project establishes secure connections between the existing EMS data system (known as the Orange County Medical Emergency Data System, or OC-MEDS) and each respective emergency receiving centers’ (ERC) Electronic Health Records (EHR) system(s) to ensure real time availability of EMS records for clinical use and ensure return of patient outcome data to EMS providers and OCEMS, to improve patient care and countywide medical/health situational awareness.

The CSAC Challenge Awards highlight county programs that find innovative, effective, and sustainable solutions to community challenges. Orange County’s recognition in 2024 reaffirms its leadership in advancing public health through technology-driven solutions.

For more information about the OC Health Care Agency and its programs, please visit www.ochealthinfo.com.

To learn more about the 2024 CSAC Challenge Awards, please visit www.counties.org/post/2024-challenge-awards.

Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen is pleased to announce an additional Special Passport Day on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Old Orange County Courthouse, located at 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701. This event is being organized in response to the overwhelming demand for passport services. Scheduled on a weekend, it is designed to accommodate those with weekday commitments at school or work, which is particularly beneficial for parents. Note that both parents are required to be present for passport applications for children under the age of 16, while only one parent needs to accompany applicants aged 16 and 17.

“This extra Passport Day ensures that more residents can receive timely service, allowing everyone to have the necessary documents for their travels,” said Clerk-Recorder Nguyen. The day offers opportunities for taking passport photos and applying for new passports. Due to the high volume of interest, securing an appointment is highly recommended; however, walk-ins will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

To ensure a smooth process, please bring the following items:

• A completed and unsigned DS-11 Form

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship

• Proof of Identity 

• A check or money order for the U.S. Department of State fees

• Payments for the Clerk-Recorder’s processing fee of $35 and the passport photo fee of $7, which can be made via cash, credit/debit card, money order, or check payable to “Orange County Clerk-Recorder” 

For additional information on passport renewal eligibility and to schedule your appointment, please visit our website at OCCLERKRECORDER.GOV. Our call center is available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays, at (714) 834-2500. For media inquiries, please contact Billy Le at (714) 834-2248.

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(Santa Ana, CA) — The last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, October 15, has been designated National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). This year NLAAD celebrates 21 years of raising awareness in the Latinx community about the importance of promoting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing, prevention, and treatment, and stopping HIV stigma.

This year’s campaign theme “Start Treatment. Stick to It. Get Better.” is directed at the entire community but focused on people who live with HIV. The campaign urges those impacted to choose one of the many treatment options to maintain health, reach undetectable viral load, and to not pass the virus to others (treatment as prevention). NLAAD is focused on raising awareness about:

• Getting tested and knowing your HIV status;
• Using condoms for protection from HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs);
• Knowing prevention options if HIV-negative, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) may help protect you from getting HIV; and
• Learning about new treatment options to get and stay virally suppressed, which means having an undetectable viral load, if HIV-positive.

NLAAD is important in Orange County (OC) because there are 7,044 persons living with HIV locally as of the end of 2023 and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that there are an additional 1,137 OC residents living with HIV who do not know it.
 
“You need to know your HIV status so you can make important decisions about your health,” said Dr. Christopher Ried, Medical Director, OC Health Care Agency’s Clinical Services Division. “If you’re negative, taking HIV PrEP protects you from being diagnosed with HIV. If you are living with HIV, getting on HIV medication supports you living a long, healthy life and greatly reduces any chance for transmitting HIV to others. Staying in care and having your blood monitored on a regular basis ensures suppression of the virus so that you stay undetectable, stay healthy and remain untransmittable.”
 
While the Latinx population represents about 34% of the total population in OC, this population represented just over half (or 51%) of those newly diagnosed with HIV in 2023. Many had been to an emergency room, a community health center, or their doctor but were not tested for HIV. According to the Latino Commission on AIDS (2021), 55% of Latinx had never been tested for HIV in their lifetime.1 Therefore, it is crucial that the Latinx community have routine HIV testing to know their status, even if they do not think they have HIV. Knowing their HIV status is important to help prevent new HIV infections.
 
Ending the HIV epidemic requires everyone to do their part. Every adolescent and adult should get an HIV test at least once as part of routine health care, and those at increased risk of HIV should be tested more frequently. If you have never been tested for HIV, ask your doctor for an HIV test. Free, confidential HIV testing is available at the agencies listed below:

• AltaMed: Call (714) 500-0491 or visit HIV Testing Services (altamed.org)
  • Testing is offered Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Testing information is also available on social media at https://www.instagram.com/growproud  
     
• APAIT Health Center: Call (714) 636-1349 or visit www.apaitonline.org/ for more information.
  • Testing is offered Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Walk-ins are welcome for Rapid HIV & Rapid HCV
  • Appointments are required for a full HIV and STD (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis) testing panel. 
     
• Families Together Orange County: Call (800) 597-7977 or visit https://familiestogetheroc.org/. Testing is offered at three locations:
  • Tustin:
    • Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (limited Saturday appointments)
  • Garden Grove:
    • Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
  • Fountain Valley:
    • Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
       
• OC Health Care Agency/17th Street Testing, Treatment and Care Clinic: Call (714) 834-8787 to make an appointment or visit http://www.ochealthinfo.com/std for more information. Walk-ins are accepted based on availability. Clinic hours:
  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     
• The LGBT Center Orange County: For an appointment or more information call (714) 953-5428 or visit www.lgbtcenteroc.org/. Testing is offered:
  • Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday and Thursday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.    

For more testing sites and information about HIV services in OC, please call (714) 834-8335 or visit www.ochealthinfo.com/phs/about/dcepi/hiv/sites. To list or find NLAAD events visit www.nlaad.org.  
1 National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day. Infographics: HIV Among Latinos. https://nlaad.org/

ABOUT THE OC HEALTH CARE AGENCY
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is a regional interdisciplinary health jurisdiction and an accredited health department, charged with protecting and promoting individual, family and community health through partnership and coordination of public and private sector resources. Visit www.ochealthinfo.com to learn more about services and resources.

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"Comience el tratamiento. Respételo. Mejore”.
Día Nacional de Concientización sobre el SIDA en latinos  

(Santa Ana, CA) – El último día del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, el 15 de octubre, ha sido designado Día Nacional de Concientización sobre el SIDA en latinos (NLAAD, por sus siglas en inglés). Este año, el NLAAD celebra 21 años de concientización en la comunidad latina sobre la importancia de promover la examinación, la prevención y el tratamiento del virus de inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) y detener el estigma del VIH.
El tema de la campaña de este año es “Comience el tratamiento. Respételo. Mejore”. Está dirigido a toda la comunidad, pero enfocado en las personas que viven con el VIH. La campaña insta a los afectados a elegir una de las muchas opciones de tratamiento para mantenerse saludables, alcanzar una carga viral indetectable y no transmitir el virus a otros (tratamiento como prevención).
El NLAAD se centra en crear conciencia sobre:

• Hacerse la prueba y conocer su estado de VIH.
• Usar preservativos para la protección contra el VIH y otras enfermedades de transmisión sexual (ETS).
• Conocer las opciones de prevención si el VIH es negativo; la profilaxis previa a la exposición (PrEP) puede ayudar a protegerlo de contraer el VIH.
• Aprender sobre nuevas opciones de tratamiento para obtener y permanecer viralmente suprimido, lo que significa tener una carga viral indetectable, si tiene VIH positivo. 

El NLAAD es importante en el Condado de Orange (OC, por sus siglas en inglés) porque hay 7.044 personas que viven con el VIH localmente según lo detectado a finales de 2023, y los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) estiman que hay 1.137 residentes adicionales viviendo con VIH que no lo saben.
 
“Necesita conocer su estado serológico para poder tomar decisiones importantes sobre su salud”, dijo el Dr. Christopher Ried, Director Médico de la División de Servicios Clínicos de la Agencia del Cuidado de la Salud del Condado de Orange. “Si usted dio negativo, recibir PrEP contra el VIH lo protege de ser diagnosticado con VIH. Si vive con el VIH, tomar medicamentos contra el VIH lo ayuda a vivir una vida larga y saludable y reduce, en gran medida, cualquier posibilidad de transmitir el VIH a otros. Recibir atención médica y realizarse análisis de sangre regularmente asegura la supresión del virus para que permanezca indetectable, se mantenga saludable y permanezca intransmisible”.
 
Mientras que la población latina representa alrededor del 34% de la población total en el Condado de Orange, esta población representó poco más de la mitad (o el 51%) de los recientemente diagnosticados con VIH en 2023. Muchos habían estado en una sala de emergencias, un centro de salud comunitario o con su médico, pero no se habían hecho la prueba del VIH. Según la Comisión Latina sobre el SIDA (2021), el 55% de los latinos nunca se había hecho la prueba del VIH en su vida.1 Por lo tanto, es crucial que la comunidad latina se someta a pruebas rutinarias del VIH para conocer su estado, incluso si piensa que no tiene VIH. Conocer su estado serológico es importante para ayudar a prevenir nuevas infecciones por el VIH.
 
Poner fin a la epidemia del VIH requiere que todos hagan su parte. Todos los adolescentes y adultos deben hacerse una prueba del VIH al menos una vez como parte de la atención médica de rutina, y las personas con mayor riesgo de contraer el VIH deben hacerse la prueba con más frecuencia. Si nunca le han hecho la prueba del VIH, pídale a su doctor que le haga una prueba del VIH. Las pruebas del VIH gratuitas y confidenciales y están disponibles en las agencias enumeradas a continuación:  

• AltaMed: Llame al (714) 500-0491 o visite Servicios de pruebas del VIH (altamed.org).
  • Las pruebas se ofrecen de lunes a viernes, de 8 A. M. a 5 P. M.
  • La información sobre la realización de las pruebas también está disponible en las redes sociales en https://www.instagram.com/growproud.
     
• APAIT Health Center: Llame al (714) 636-1349 o visite www.apaitonline.org/ para obtener más información.
  • Las pruebas se ofrecen de lunes a viernes, de 9 A. M. a 4 P. M.
  • Puede acercarse sin cita programada para realizarse la prueba rápida del VIH y la prueba rápida del virus de la hepatitis C.
  • Se requieren citas para un examen completo con pruebas de VIH y ETS (hepatitis B, hepatitis C, clamidia, gonorrea y sífilis).
• Families Together Orange County: Llame al (800) 597-7977 o visite https://familiestogetheroc.org/. Las pruebas se ofrecen en tres ubicaciones:
  • Tustin
    • Lunes a viernes de 9 A. M. a 4 P. M.
    • Sábados de 9 A. M. a 3 P. M. (citas limitadas de los sábados)
  • Garden Grove
    • Lunes a viernes de 8:30 A. M. a 4 P. M.
    • Sábados de 9 A. M. a 2 P. M.
  • Fountain Valley
    • Lunes a viernes de 9 A. M. a 4 P. M.
• Agencia del Cuidado de la Salud del Condado de Orange/17th Street Testing, Treatment and Care Clinic (Clínica de pruebas, tratamiento y atención): Llame al (714) 834-8787 para programar una cita o visite http://www.ochealthinfo.com/std para obtener más información. Se aceptan visitas sin cita previa según la disponibilidad. Horario de la clínica:
  • Lunes, miércoles, jueves y viernes, de 8 A. M. a 4 P. M.
  • Martes 10 A. M. a 4 P. M.
• El Centro LGBT Condado de Orange: Para programar una cita u obtener más información, llame al (714) 953-5428 o visite www.lgbtcenteroc.org/. Se ofrecen pruebas:
  • Martes de 10 A. M. a 08:30 P. M.
  • Miércoles y jueves, de 6 P. M. a 9 P. M.
  • Viernes de 10 A. M. a 6 P. M.

Para obtener más sitios de pruebas e información sobre los servicios de VIH en el Condado de Orange, por favor, llame al (714) 834-8335 o visite www.ochealthinfo.com/phs/about/dcepi/hiv/sites. Para ver la lista o encontrar los eventos del NLAAD, visite www.nlaad.org.
1 Día Nacional de Concientización sobre el SIDA en latinos. Infografía: VIH entre los latinos.
 
ACERCA DE LA AGENCIA DEL CUIDADO DE LA SALUD DEL CONDADO DE ORANGE
La Agencia de Cuidado de la Salud (HCA) del Condado de Orange es una jurisdicción regional interdisciplinaria de salud y un departamento de salud acreditado, encargado de proteger y promover la salud individual, familiar y comunitaria a través de la asociación y la coordinación de recursos del sector público y privado. Visite www.ochealthinfo.com para obtener más información sobre servicios y recursos.

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Santa Ana, Calif. – Orange County Treasurer Shari Freidenrich is informing taxpayers that property owners impacted by the recent Airport Fire may have certain property tax relief options available to them. If a property has been damaged/destroyed due to the Airport Fire, the property owner should file the Application for Reassessment of Property Damaged by Misfortune or Calamity (Application for Reassessment) with the Assessor and at the same time, apply to the Assessor to defer payment for first installment of property taxes.  

If the Assessor approves the Application for Reassessment and the property owner also has applied for the deferral of taxes, the property owner will have their 2024-25 secured property tax first installment payment deferred without penalty or interest until the Assessor has reassessed the property, and the Orange County Treasurer has sent a corrected bill to the property owner.  Property taxes will be due 30 days after the reissued property tax bill is mailed.

Key Property Tax Relief Payment Options Available:

• Apply to the Assessor for Payment Deferral When you Complete the Application for Reassessment: Deferral of the first installment of property tax payments, provides immediate financial relief during this challenging time and allows property owners to manage their finances during this disaster without the burden of also having to pay the property tax payment by December 10, 2024.

  

• Cancellation of Late Penalties: For approved applicants, the currently issued property tax bill will be cancelled, including all penalties, and a new property tax bill will be mailed once the property has been reassessed.  This measure ensures that affected property owners are not penalized while they work to recover from the impacts of the wildfire. Depending on the timing of the approval and property tax bill reissuance after the application was approved, the online property tax site may continue to show the taxes due and penalties applied to the amount showing as delinquent. However, as soon as the new property tax bill is issued and mailed, the original property tax bill will be cancelled and the new property tax bill and due dates will be available online.

• Reassessment Opportunities: In addition to the relief options on property tax payments, approved applicants will have their property reassessed by the Assessor, lowering the amount of the property tax that will be on the new property tax bill. 

• Mailing Address Update: Don’t forget to update your mailing address to get the new property tax bill by going to octreasurer.com and locate the link to the form under the How Do I tab.  

We encourage all impacted taxpayers to take advantage of these property tax relief measures as they work toward recovery.  For further details, please visit our website at octreasurer.com/faq/property-tax-disaster-relief.

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(Santa Ana, CA) – The County of Orange (County) Health Officer has reissued the Local Health Emergency Declaration for areas of Orange County (OC) impacted by the Airport Fire. The declaration is reissued to assist the ongoing need for the County in protecting public health and the safety of all OC residents affected by the Airport Fire.

California Health and Safety Code Section 101080 authorizes a local health officer to declare a local health emergency in the health officer’s jurisdiction “affected by a threat to the public health because of an imminent and proximate threat of the introduction of any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease, chemical agent, noncommunicable biologic agent, toxin, or radioactive agent.” The ash and debris generated by the Airport Fire have introduced chemical agent, noncommunicable biologic agent, or toxin and pose a threat to the health of Orange County residents through dust particles, runoff and impact on the drinking water supplies including water wells.

The Local Health Emergency Declaration can be found here https://bit.ly/OC_Health_Officers_Orders.

ABOUT THE OC HEALTH CARE AGENCY
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is a regional interdisciplinary health jurisdiction and an accredited health department, charged with protecting and promoting individual, family and community health through partnership and coordination of public and private sector resources. Visit www.ochealthinfo.com to learn more about services and resources. ###

(Santa Ana, CA) – The County of Orane (County) Health Officer has issued a Local Health Emergency Declaration for areas of Orange County (OC) impacted by the Airport Fire. The declaration is to assist the County in protecting public health and the safety of all OC residents affected by the Airport Fire.

California Health and Safety Code Section 101080 states that “the local health officer or director may declare a local health emergency in the jurisdiction or any area thereof” affected by hazardous waste which is an imminent public health threat.” The declaration will remain in effect for seven days. However, the Orange County Board of Supervisors can extend the declaration based on the County’s need to continue the local health emergency.

The Local Health Emergency Declaration can be found here.

ABOUT THE OC HEALTH CARE AGENCY
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is a regional interdisciplinary health jurisdiction and an accredited health department, charged with protecting and promoting individual, family and community health through partnership and coordination of public and private sector resources. Visit ***.ochealthinfo.com to learn more about services and resources.

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