Pets and Disasters
Make arrangements for your pets as part of your household disaster planning. If you must evacuate your home, it's [...]
Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) refer to a group of illnesses that are caused by several distinct families of viruses.
Smallpox
Smallpox is a contagious and sometimes fatal disease caused by the variola virus which is characterized by a distinctive progressive skin rash.
Plague
Plague is a disease caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis, which can be carried by fleas that feed on infected rodents. Y. pestis is on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) list of possible bioterrorism agents.
Pandemic Flu
What is pandemic flu? A pandemic is a worldwide outbreak of disease. A pandemic can start when three conditions [...]
Anthrax & Bioterrorism
Anthrax is a serious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a bacterium that forms spores. A bacterium is a very small organism made up of one cell.
Botulism
Botulism is a muscle-paralyzing disease caused by a toxin made by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum, which is commonly found in soil.
Supply Calendar
The Family Disaster Supplies & Preparedness Calendar is intended to help you take appropriate preparedness actions and create a [...]
Earthquakes
Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning. Advanced planning can reduce the dangers of serious injury or death. Most earthquake-related casualties result not from ground movement but from collapsing walls, flying glass and falling objects.
Disaster Preparedness for People with Functional and/or Access Needs
Being prepared for emergencies can reduce the fear, panic, and inconvenience surrounding a disaster.
Preparémonos, Nevada Del Sur
In English La preparación para emergencias es una función fundamental del Distrito [...]
Can It, Southern Nevada
En Español Emergency preparedness is a key function of the Southern Nevada [...]
Certified Food Safety Manager Card
A Certified Food Safety Manager Card signifies that you have completed a higher level of food safety training [...]
Valid Identification
All Food Handler Safety Training Card applicants must furnish valid identification. All identification documents must be originals, not photocopies or scans.
Locations & Hours of Operation
Food handler safety training and Certified Food Safety Manager cards are available at the several public health centers located throughout So. Nevada. Location, Phone Numbers, Available Services, Hours of Operation, and Closure Notifications. (esta disponible en español)
Duplicate Cards and Name Changes
Duplicate Food Handler Safety Training and Certified Food Safety Manager cards are only issued to people who have lost their current (non-expired) card. Visit the FAQ for more information.
Water Management Program Guidance
A water management plan is used to control Legionella within a building’s water systems. Current industry best practices for prevention of Legionellosis and other pertinent information are available on the Legionella Resource Library.
Community Health Volunteers
Note: Applications for Community Health Volunteers are not being accepted at this time. Community Health Volunteers support [...]
Volunteer Opportunities
The Southern Nevada Health District has two volunteer programs that address health, cultural and safety issues in Southern Nevada.
Set An Appointment – Passports
The U.S Passport Application Acceptance office is designated by the U.S. Department of State to accept passport applications.
Authorities and Responsibilities
Nevada Revised Statutes, Nevada Administrative Codes, and Southern Nevada Health District Regulations NRS Chapter 439, Administration of Public Health [...]
Investigation Protocol
Initiate Environmental Investigation Response Protocol The OOE and EH will respond to every reported case of legionellosis, including sporadic cases.
Case Management
Legionellosis is associated with two clinically and epidemiologically distinct illnesses: Legionnaires’ disease, which is characterized by fever, myalgia (muscle pain), cough and pneumonia, and Pontiac fever, a milder illness that presents in the patients without the pneumonia.
Definitions
As used in this guideline, unless the context otherwise requires, these words and terms shall be defined as follows:
Background
The bacteria got its name in 1976, when many people who went to a Philadelphia convention of the American Legion suffered from an outbreak of this disease, a type of pneumonia (lung infection). Subsequently, the bacterium causing the illness was named Legionella pneumophila and later, the name of the illness was changed to legionellosis.
Surveillance, Investigation and Control Guidelines
Health district staff conducts epidemiological and environmental investigations of facilities are associated with a confirmed or suspected case or cases of legionellosis.
Legionella Resource Library
The Legionella Resource Library provides information on Legionella and offers resources for facility managers to develop water management plans for their facilities.
Healthy People 2020
Understanding and improving health is part of the Healthy People 2020 initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Health Cards
Effective January 2, 2013 the Health Card program has been replaced with the new Body Art Card and Food Handler Safety Training and Certification Program.
Be Prepared
Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to [...]
Chemical Emergencies
A chemical emergency occurs when a hazardous chemical has been released and the release has the potential to harm people, animals or the environment.
Disaster Supply Kit
Disasters are often unexpected. After a disaster, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they cannot reach everyone immediately.
Disasters and Emergencies
A variety of natural and man-made disasters could potentially affect Clark County:
Disease Surveillance Programs
The Southern Nevada Health District conducts surveillance of communicable diseases in Clark County, investigates case reports and communicable disease outbreaks and implements control measures designed to curb the spread of disease
Disease Threats
Biological terrorism is the intentional release of a biological agent in order to inflict harm on the general public and cause social disruption.
Emergency Contacts
Police-Fire-Medical Emergencies Dial 9-1-1 Important Non-Emergency Numbers Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Headquarters (Non-emergency number) - (702) 383-2888 Emergency [...]
Emergency Operations Plans
The Southern Nevada Health District has jurisdiction over all public health matters in Clark County and is the lead agency in bioterrorism and heat related threats and emergencies.
Evacuation Facts
During certain types of emergencies, such as chemical accidents or natural disasters, staying put may be dangerous.
Medical Reserve Corps
Mission - The mission of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is to improve the health and safety of communities across the country by organizing and utilizing public health, medical, and other volunteers.
National Terrorism Advisory System
The National Terrorism Advisory System, or NTAS, replaces the color-coded Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS).
Nuclear/Radiological Threats
In the event of an incident or terrorist attack involving a nuclear device or radiological materials, the Southern Nevada Health District would work with local and federal emergency response partners to determine the appropriate response
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Information Phone: (702) 759-0850 Email: iccp@snhd.org
EH Forms & Documents
The below forms and documents are not program specific. Program specific forms and documents are available through the program's [...]
Related Links
Preparedness Sites Southern Nevada Health District Pandemic Flu Ready.gov Department of Homeland Security Military Family Preparedness - Ready.gov Can [...]
Sheltering-In-Place Facts
Certain types of emergencies, such as a chemical accident or some natural disasters, may make going outdoors dangerous.
Office of Public Health Preparedness
Emergency preparedness is everyone's responsibility. Use this information to increase your preparedness for a public health emergency and to [...]
Training Centers
The Office of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma System authorizes training centers in Southern Nevada. All authorized training centers are listed below.
Special Event Information for Promoters
Each year hundreds of special events are held in Clark County. Some event promoters request or require emergency medical coverage to be present during the event. If the medical coverage requested is more advanced than basic first aid, then a permitted ambulance service should be contacted to provide the medical coverage.
Southern Nevada Trauma System
A trauma system is a network of EMS agencies and hospitals that provide specialized care for injured patients and promotes injury prevention and control initiatives. The system facilitates appropriate triage and transportation of trauma victims to health care facilities that can provide the best care.
Southern Nevada Injury Prevention Partnership (SNIPP)
Authority The role of SNIPP is to provide oversight, coordination and promote collaboration of existing programs. Future proposed programs, [...]
Permitted Agencies
Clark County Air Ambulance Agencies AIRMED Response (Fixed Wing) 145 E. Reno Ave., Suite E-7 Las Vegas, NV 89119 [...]
Opioid Training
In September 2017 the Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System (OEMSTS) was awarded a four-year grant to train first responders and certain other community partners in the recognition and treatment of an opioid overdose. The grant also requires the office to assist with referrals to drug addiction treatment resources.
Online Training
The Adrenal Insufficiency presentation is intended for EMTs of all certification levels. View the Adrenal Insufficiency presentation online. The online presentation can only be viewed in Internet Explorer. Download the Adrenal Insufficiency PowerPoint and CARES EMS Campaign video.
Regulations, Manuals & Protocols
Regulations Trauma System Regulations 08/25/2022 EMS Regulations 01/23/2020 Manuals Southern Nevada Trauma System Plan 02/26/2015 EMS Procedure Manual 10/11/2023 [...]
EMS Fees
The Southern Nevada Health District collects fees for regulatory services, training, certification and testing of EMS and trauma agencies and personnel.
Approved CPR and ACLS Education
The following organizations’ courses are the only programs that will be recognized by the Southern Nevada Health District Office of [...]
Community Recommendations
The Child Death Review Team meets monthly, which allows them to recognize trends from month to month, as well as focus prevention strategies based on multiple cases with the same cause and manner.
Information for Healthcare Providers
The handbook at the link below contains instructions for physicians on cause-of-death certification. It was prepared by the Department of [...]
Death Certificates Frequently Asked Questions
Topics General Information Online Ordering Ordering by Mail Changes to a Death Certificate General Information Death certificates may only [...]
Death Certificates
Deaths that occur in Clark County are registered with the county. Certified copies of death certificates are available once the funeral director and certifying physician have signed and the record has been registered by the county registrar. Certified copies of Death Certificates are available for events that occurred in Clark County. All copies issued by this office are certified copies and serve as an original document. Death Records from 1988-Current are available in person, online or by mail. Death certificates are confidential records. You must show or provide a copy of a valid driver license, state-issued ID or passport and proof of relationship or tangible interest.
Clark County Recycles
Below is a list of recyclable materials that can be accepted by the permitted disposal facilities in Clark County [...]
Technical Bulletins
Technical bulletins written for health care providers will be issued by the Child Death Review Team when appropriate. All technical [...]
Preventing Infant Suffocation and SIDS
According to the American Academy for Pediatrics (AAP) the safest place for your baby to sleep is in a crib that meets the U.S.
Clark County Child Death Review Team
The Clark County Child Death Review Team was created pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes NRS432B.403 - NRS432B.4095 to assess and analyze cases involving the death of any child under 18 years of age in Clark County.
Office of Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
The Office of Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion is staffed by professionally trained health educators committed to improving the health of the community by mobilizing, supporting and working closely with community members.
Birth Certificates Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Information Phone: (702) 759-1010 Email: VitalRecords@snhd.org
Birth Certificates
Births of children born in Clark County hospitals are registered with the county. Home births must be registered with the State Vital Records Office. Certified copies of birth certificates are available after the original certificate has been registered, usually 15 days after birth. Certified copies of Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred in Clark County. All copies issued by this office are certified copies and serve as an original document. Birth Records from 1973-Current are available in person, online or by mail. Birth certificates are confidential records. You must show or provide a copy of a valid driver license, state-issued ID or passport, and proof of relationship or tangible interest.
Environmental Health
The Environmental Health Division is the regulatory agency that works to ensure a healthy and safe environment for both residents and visitors through monitoring, regulating, and educating the community.
Radiation Emergencies and the use of Potassium Iodide (KI)
The recent damage to nuclear power plants in Japan has stirred up speculation about potential contamination reaching American soil. The Nuclear Regulatory Agency (NRC) is currently working with other U.S. agencies to monitor radioactive releases and predict their path.
HIV/AIDS Prevention
The Health District Office of AIDS has been actively involved in responding to the AIDS epidemic with community prevention and awareness programs since 1985.
Office of Public Health Preparedness
The Office of Public Health Preparedness (OPHP) coordinates efforts to upgrade preparedness for, and response to, infectious disease outbreaks, bioterrorism and other public health threats and emergencies.
Disease Surveillance and Control
The Office of Epidemiology conducts surveillance of various diseases and conditions, investigates case reports and disease outbreaks, and implements measures designed to control the spread and development of disease and health conditions.
Emergency Medical Services & Trauma System
The county emergency medical system, built through the cooperation of physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, community volunteers and elected officials has become a model for the nation. The Office of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma System (EMSTS) provides medical direction and protocols for the county’s emergency response team.
Funeral Home Application
If a record is not found, a non-refundable $10.00 search fee may be applied. [...]
Death Certificate Application
Disclaimer: By submitting this form, you acknowledge that everything is true and that you are aware that the possession, sale [...]
Birth Certificate Application
Disclaimer: By submitting this form, you acknowledge that everything is true and that you are aware that the possession, sale or transfer of identity information is punishable by law. Note: This request will be used to search for your record. It will not be used to create and/or change the record.
Birth or Death Certificate Application for Agency
Please note: Thursday, October 5, the Vital Records office will reopen at 1:30 p.m. rather than 7 a.m. [...]
Vital Records
Vital Records is Clark County’s repository for all birth and death records. In the State of Nevada these records are confidential. The distribution of birth and death certificates is regulated by Nevada Revised Statutes and the Nevada Administrative Code.
Food Handler Safety Training Card Program
All Food Handler Safety Training Card applicants are required to complete testing at a Southern Nevada Health District location during business hours to obtain their cards. Free educational materials to help you prepare for the test are available below. The test will continue to be offered in multiple languages to meet the needs of all clients. (esta disponible en español)
Nurse-Family Partnership
Helping First-Time Parents Succeed: The Nurse-Family Partnership is a voluntary program where specially trained nurses visit vulnerable women in their homes during their first pregnancy and throughout the first two years of their children's lives to accomplish three goals
Vaccine Information and Resources
Handouts Nevada WebIZ Public Access Portal PDF Reportable Disease and Conditions PDF Websites [...]
Nevada State Child Care Regulations
There are many statutes and codes regarding the immunization requirements of children enrolled in child care.
Did You Know?
Nevada requires all children to be fully immunized before going to childcare or school.
Immunization Child Care Program
The goal of the Immunization Child Care Program (ICCP) is to protect children from vaccine preventable diseases by increasing the vaccination rates of children 0-6 years of age in Southern Nevada.