Riverside County Department of Environmental Health

On Tuesday, we participated in the 'Pray – Prepare – Protect' Town Hall meeting held in Mecca, CA.
This was a great opportunity for us to connect with the local community and share vital information about food / water safety prior to, during, and following severe weather conditions.
Supervisor V. Manuel Perez

Thanks Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez for the invite to the Cabazon Community Movie Day event this past weekend!
We had great conversations and shared food safety info with local community members at the event.

If you’re starting a new Catering Business, a written plan submittal may be required.
Please visit our PLAN CHECK page at: https://rivcoeh.org/catering-businesses-and-host-facilities for more information.

We are excited to be one of the participating agencies at the next town hall meeting for the Coachella Valley community.

When: December 5th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Sanctuary of our Lady of Guadalupe Church
65-100 Dale Kiler Rd., Mecca, CA 92254

See flyer for more info.
Supervisor V. Manuel Perez

Protecting the quality of ground water in Riverside County is a priority.
The proper construction of new wells and destruction of existing wells plays a pivotal role in that commitment.
Check out the next video in our program series about Wells:

Wells Program Protecting the quality of ground water in Riverside County is a priority. Proper construction of new wells and proper reconstruction or destruction of exist...

Street Food Vending Workshop
Come and learn how to get permitted to sell food!
Development Specialists will be on hand to provide information and one-on-one assistance to help you through the permitting process.

When: November 27th at 6:00pm
Where: Jerry Rummonds Community Center
87-229 Church St,. Thermal, CA 92274

Did you know?
Our specialists conduct inspections and complaint investigations for approximately 100 mobile home / RV parks in the County’s unincorporated areas.
This program ensures that people living in these parks are not subjected to substandard living conditions.
For more info visit: https://rivcoeh.org/housing-based-programs

Under the BEST of circumstances, perishable foods should not be left out of temperature control longer than 4 hours. 2 hours is the BEST BET rule for potluck foods. Consider how long the food has been sitting out before you take another bite. Visit: https://rivcoeh.org/home-safety for more info.

Congratulations Janet on your retirement and wonderful career! Wishing you the best! Enjoy your permanent weekends!

All our offices will be closed Thursday, November 30th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The use of to***co products, no matter what type, is almost always started and established during adolescence.
Review the FDA’s Youth To***co Prevention Plan to see how you can help protect Riverside’s youth.
Visit: https://www.fda.gov/to***co-products/public-health-education/youth-and-to***co

Need a copy of your practitioner permit from our Body Art program? Visit: https://rivcoeh.org/body-art
Make sure you have the facility account number, the name of the body art facility you are working at, and the facility address.

Street Food Vending Workshop
Come and learn how to get permitted to sell food!
Development Specialists will be on hand to provide information and one-on-one assistance to help you through the permitting process.

When: November 8th at 6:00pm
Where: North Shore Yacht Club
99155 Sea View Dr,
Mecca, CA 92254

Decrease mold exposure by keeping the humidity level in your home low. Be sure to have adequate ventilation and clean your bathrooms with mold-killing products.

For more info visit:https://rivcoeh.org/sites/g/files/aldnop361/files/migrated/Portals-0-PDF-Home-Safety-88-17-EPO-Mold-Fact-Sheet.pdf

Always be prepared! Make sure to review this info on food and water safety before, during, and after a power outage.
Download PDF at:https://rivcoeh.org/sites/g/files/aldnop361/files/migrated/Portals-0-PDF-Home-Safety-131-18-DEH-Food-and-Water-Safety-Before-During-and-After-Power-Outages.pdf

Whether you’re going out for breakfast, lunch or dinner, make sure to check the restaurant's grade first at: https://restaurantgrading.rivcoeh.org/

If your business handles hazardous materials onsite, make sure you have an accurate and complete count of all the chemicals stored at the facility. For more info visit: https://rivcoeh.org/hazardous-materials-disclosure

A blood lead test is the best way to know if there is lead in your child’s body. All children enrolled in publicly funded programs like Medi-Cal and children who live or spend time in buildings built before 1978 should get tested at 1 and 2 years old. Find more information at: www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb.

Visit: https://rivcoeh.org/submit-complaint and fill out our online complaint form.
For info on our Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program visit: https://rivcoeh.org/childhood-lead-prevention

Do you live near an airport? Some small aircraft still use leaded gas that create dangerous lead air pollution and can cause health problems, especially for children. Most children with lead poisoning do not seem sick. Ask your doctor about a lead test. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/CLPPB/Pages/AviationGas.aspx