The Preparedness Brief provides updates and information from NACCHO’s public health preparedness portfolio.
Last Updated: June 18, 2026. This post will be updated as the situation evolves.
May 20, 2026
Explore a recap and resources from the Radiation Workshop at the 2026 Preparedness Summit.
May 08, 2026 | Evelyn Zavala
See resources to prepare for the 2026 hurricane season.
May 01, 2026
See highlights from the 2026 Preparedness Summit.
Apr 23, 2026 | Beth Hess
See highlights from the final day of the 2026 Preparedness Summit.
See highlights from the third day of the 2026 Preparedness Summit.
Apr 21, 2026 | Beth Hess, Anu Varma
See highlights from the opening day of the 2026 Preparedness Summit.
Apr 20, 2026 | Beth Hess, Anu Varma
Nationally recognized for their ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.
Apr 14, 2026
Learn about new cybersecurity module added within the Risk Identification and Site Criticality (RISC) 2.0 Toolkit.
Mar 24, 2026 | Shannon Duffy
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NACCHO staff will provide an overview of the 2026-2027 funding opportunity for local health departments and be available to answer any questions.
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Hear directly from local health departments sharing practical, budget-friendly approaches to tackling real-world public health challenges.
Explore a set of tools, tactics, & strategies you need to improve your communication skills and strengthen your status as a trusted messenger.
Looking for practical ways to use survey tools in your local health department? Join NACCHO’s FLEXED Learning Community webinar on Wednesday, July 1.
Join the fifth annual convening of the Wastewater Disease Surveillance Summit for public health and wastewater professionals in person or online.
This year’s theme, “Racing Forward, Swinging Big: United for Public Health’s Future” and the meeting will be held in Louisville, KY.
A NACCHO360 pre-conference workshop helping health departments standardize climate and health risk assessments (HCRAs).
Explore Evidence-Informed Practices and Tools for Local Environmental Public Health Action.
New and current NACCHO Members are encouraged to join and learn more about navigating your membership, your member benefits, and new opportunities.
See how the District of Columbia Medical Reserve Corps supports both national and local-level events.
Jul 17, 2025 | Beth Hess
Learn how an Ohio MRC unit uses a community assessment to identify needs and shape its activities.
Apr 21, 2025 | Beth Hess
See how this New Hampshire Medical Reserve Corps unit's volunteers supports the community and its own sustainability.
Feb 19, 2025 | Beth Hess
Learn how a Virginia Medical Reserve Corps unit is preparing its community to respond to emergencies.
Oct 18, 2024 | Beth Hess
See how this Ohio Medical Reserve Corps unit partners with churches to offer medical screenings and health education.
Jul 17, 2024 | Beth Hess
See how the Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps builds and fosters connections with volunteers through training.
Apr 18, 2024 | Beth Hess
Stories from the Field provides a means for local health departments to share their experiences and demonstrate the value of public health.
The Essential Elements of Local Public Health provides updates and information from NACCHO’s Environmental Health and Infectious Disease portfolios.
This blog embodies NACCHO's mission to empower local health departments and drive positive change.
