Wildfires: Information and Resources for Preparedness, Response and Recovery

California’s fall fire season started on Oct. 1, and after only a week, more than a dozen wildfires raged across Northern California....

Oct 12, 2017

  • Ohio State University Incident: Preparedness Resources for Addressing Active Shooter...

    Based on the recent reports from several media outlets, a knife attack occurred yesterday morning on the Ohio State University campus,...

    Nov 29, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • New York, New Jersey Bombings: Community Preparedness Resources for...

    In the aftermath of this Saturday’s active explosions, now likely linked to a joint terrorist attack, occurring in Seaside Park, New...

    Sep 19, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • The Role of Public Health in Terrorism and Active Shooter Preparedness and Response

    In light of the recent events in Paris and San Bernardino, CA, active shooter and terrorism situations have dominated global media and...

    Jan 06, 2016 | Mary Hodges

  • NACCHO Statement on the Recent San Bernardino Shooting

    Dear NACCHO Family: Our work in public health requires that we place ourselves squarely on the frontlines in keeping our communities...

    Dec 04, 2015 | Guest Author

  • San Bernardino Shooting Incident: Community Preparedness Resources for Active...

    Our thoughts are with our friends and colleagues at NACCHO member San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, which was the...

    Dec 02, 2015 | Admin

  • Community Preparedness Resources for Terrorism-Related Incidents

    In the aftermath of recent terrorist attacks and the global state of heightened awareness surrounding potential threats,  we are...

    Nov 18, 2015 | Mary Hodges

  • Wildfires: Information and Resources for Preparedness, Response and Recovery

    California’s fall fire season started on Oct. 1, and after only a week, more than a dozen wildfires raged across Northern California. California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued an emergency proclamation for Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Solano, Sonoma and Yuba counties and activated the State Operations Center. On Oct. 10, the President approved California Disaster Declaration...

    Oct 12, 2017

    Ohio State University Incident: Preparedness Resources for Addressing Active Shooter Events

    Based on the recent reports from several media outlets, a knife attack occurred yesterday morning on the Ohio State University campus, leaving 11 hospitalized and one killed (the assailant). This occurrence is now being investigated as a potential act of terrorism. In the wake of yesterday’s event and other similar incidents happening within the last six months, […]

    Nov 29, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    New York, New Jersey Bombings: Community Preparedness Resources for Terrorism-Related Incidents

    In the aftermath of this Saturday’s active explosions, now likely linked to a joint terrorist attack, occurring in Seaside Park, New Jersey and Chelsea, New York – NACCHO remains committed to providing resources for organizations to help in their response to this ongoing public health challenge. To support its member public health departments, NACCHO provides […]

    Sep 19, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    The Role of Public Health in Terrorism and Active Shooter Preparedness and Response

    In light of the recent events in Paris and San Bernardino, CA, active shooter and terrorism situations have dominated global media and the minds of many Americans. Preparing for and recovering from these incidents is typically seen as the job of local and Federal law enforcement, but local public health is deeply involved in the […]

    Jan 06, 2016 | Mary Hodges

    NACCHO Statement on the Recent San Bernardino Shooting

    Dear NACCHO Family: Our work in public health requires that we place ourselves squarely on the frontlines in keeping our communities healthy and safe. This sometimes means we risk personal safety in service to our mission. This reality came to the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, in a tragic shooting that left 14 […]

    Dec 04, 2015 | Guest Author

    San Bernardino Shooting Incident: Community Preparedness Resources for Active Shooter Incidents

    Our thoughts are with our friends and colleagues at NACCHO member San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, which was the location of Wednesday’s shooting that left 14 people dead and 17 wounded. In the aftermath of recent active shootings – including last week’s Planned Parenthood attack in Colorado Springs, CO – NACCHO remains committed […]

    Dec 02, 2015 | Admin

    Community Preparedness Resources for Terrorism-Related Incidents

    In the aftermath of recent terrorist attacks and the global state of heightened awareness surrounding potential threats,  we are provided the opportunity to maintain vigilance for suspicious activities, review our preparedness and response plans, reach out to our community partners in public safety and emergency response, and test our communication and situational awareness tools and […]

    Nov 18, 2015 | Mary Hodges

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