SAN DIEGO -- In response to the recent outbreak of Swine Flu in San Diego County, 211 San Diego has activated its call center for the public to turn to for non-emergency information related to swine influenza in the region.

According to San Diego County officials, the public is now able to dial 2-1-1 to speak with live specialists for information on the swine flu situation.

211 San Diego is the region's primary place for 24/7, free community, health and disaster information, officials told 10News.

"211 was here to answer the call during Firestorm 2007," says the Chief Executive Officer, John Ohanian. "We are committed to public health and safety in our region, and to providing the public with a single place they can go to for accurate information 24/7 for their personal and public disasters."

During a disaster or public crisis, 211 partners with the County of San Diego's Office of Emergency Services to be the central place for non-emergency disaster or urgent information. During Firestorm 2007, 211 San Diego helped more than 120,000 residents connect to valuable resources like road closures, shelters, evacuations, and recovery assistance.