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Get Ready for Preparedness Month 2020!

National Preparedness Month is also an opportunity for local health departments and Medical Reserve Corps units to raise awareness...

Aug 14, 2020 | Beth Hess

  • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2020

    Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 3-9, provides an opportunity for people across the country to prepare now for hurricane season, which...

    May 07, 2020 | Beth Hess

  • Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

    National Preparedness Month 2019: Youth Preparedness

    When developing preparedness plans for public health emergencies, it is important to remember that certain community members can be...

    Sep 16, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Communications & Public Relations

    National Preparedness Month 2019: Financing Your Emergency Preparedness

    When disaster strikes, it’s good to have a plan. Being financially prepared to withstand a disaster or other emergency is critical for...

    Sep 04, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Medical Reserve Corps

    Gear Up for Preparedness Month 2019!

    National Preparedness Month provides local health department (LHD) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Unit leaders, staff, and volunteers...

    Aug 27, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2019

    May 07, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    NACCHO Activates for Hurricanes: Information and Resources

    As of 9/26/18 NACCHO deactivated its incident command for hurricane Florence. We continue to engage with federal and local partners on...

    Sep 13, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

  • Extreme Weather

    Hurricane Lane in Eastern Pacific: Resources and Information

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting that Hurricane Lane may impact the Hawaiian Islands at the...

    Aug 21, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

  • Flash Flooding and Mudslides in Southern California: SITREP and Resources

    1/11/18 – Rain has subsided in Southern California and the National Weather Service is expecting clear weather over the next...

    Jan 10, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    • Tools & Resources, Community Engagement

    Get Ready for Preparedness Month 2020!

    National Preparedness Month is also an opportunity for local health departments and Medical Reserve Corps units to raise awareness about the importance of community disaster planning.

    Aug 14, 2020 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2020

    Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 3-9, provides an opportunity for people across the country to prepare now for hurricane season, which runs from May through November.

    May 07, 2020 | Beth Hess

    Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

    National Preparedness Month 2019: Youth Preparedness

    When developing preparedness plans for public health emergencies, it is important to remember that certain community members can be more vulnerable to the negative impacts of an emergency or disaster. Involving the youth population (i.e., children and teens) in preparedness plans is a great strategy to enhance community resilience.

    Sep 16, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Communications & Public Relations

    National Preparedness Month 2019: Financing Your Emergency Preparedness

    When disaster strikes, it’s good to have a plan. Being financially prepared to withstand a disaster or other emergency is critical for a swift and efficient recovery process.

    Sep 04, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Medical Reserve Corps

    Gear Up for Preparedness Month 2019!

    National Preparedness Month provides local health department (LHD) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Unit leaders, staff, and volunteers with an opportunity to foster greater community understanding and support for the critical role of local public health in supporting emergency preparedness. By hosting preparedness-themed education and outreach activities throughout September, LHDs and MRC Units...

    Aug 27, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2019

    May 07, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    NACCHO Activates for Hurricanes: Information and Resources

    As of 9/26/18 NACCHO deactivated its incident command for hurricane Florence. We continue to engage with federal and local partners on Florence recovery efforts and monitor other emerging weather events. Local health departments impacted by storms that have critical issues and needs related to hurricane response that they would like brought forward to federal partners should […]

    Sep 13, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Extreme Weather

    Hurricane Lane in Eastern Pacific: Resources and Information

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting that Hurricane Lane may impact the Hawaiian Islands at the end of the week of August 20. Heavy rainfall, potentially leading to flooding is expected. The federal government is monitoring and deploying assets in preparation for Hurricane Lane, and the HHS Healthcare and Public Health Sector […]

    Aug 21, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Flash Flooding and Mudslides in Southern California: SITREP and Resources

    1/11/18 – Rain has subsided in Southern California and the National Weather Service is expecting clear weather over the next day. Rail and highway closures remain in some areas, and pockets of power outages continue in Santa Barbara, LA County, and Ventura Counties. A boil water notice is in effect for the Montecito Water District […]

    Jan 10, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

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    Enhancing Health Communications to Empower Your Outreach

    Andrea Grenadier will share examples of LHD-related success stories and highlight tools and resources you can use to support your communications work.

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    May 23

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    Local Health Official Monthly Engagement Meeting

    A Call to build connection across the LHO community, ensure timely updates, and allow for discussion with federal partners on a regular basis.

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    May 29

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    Creativity, Compliance, and Outreach in Water Safety

    A Model Aquatic Health Code Network webinar featuring Columbus Public Health.

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    May 30

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    Webinar: Intro to Health Equity: Practices and Policies

    Gain a deeper understanding of the core concepts of health equity and how to incorporate equity into everyday practices.

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    PHI*con is a conference focusing on Public Health Informatics, Surveillance, and IT. It will be held July 22-23, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan.

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    The largest convening of local health department leaders and public health professionals in the United States.

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    PARTNER ARTICLES

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    COVID-19, Immunization

    NACCHO Recognizes Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Vaccination

    Dec 15, 2022 | Nicholas Holmes

    Water Fountain
    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Water Quality

    Purdue University’s New Water Systems Course Designed to Aid Safe Building Reopening...

    Purdue is partnering with NACCHO to offer this online course at a discount for local health departments.

    Dec 04, 2020 | Emily D'Angelo

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    Emergency Response, Infectious Disease, Opportunity

    National Student Response Network Linking Volunteers to Health Departments

    The National Student Response Network (NSRN) is fielding the volunteer needs of hospitals and public health departments and aims to...

    May 20, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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    Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Alternate Care Site Resources

    ASPR TRACIE has just released COVID-19 Alternate Care Site Resources, a collection of new resources that can help stakeholders address...

    Apr 22, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

    AMA Telehealth Implementation Playbook

    During a pandemic, healthcare facilities may need telehealth/medicine capabilities. Telehealth policies help to prevent potential...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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    Communications & Public Relations, Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    NNPHI Launches COVID-19 Learning & Action Collaborative

    The National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) has launched a COVID-19 Learning & Action Collaborative to move beyond...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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