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Encouraging Pet Preparedness

Since more than half of U.S. households own at least one pet, local health departments can expect that animals will be a consideration...

Jun 08, 2021 | Beth Hess

  • Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Emergency Response

    Strategies for Emergency Evacuation and Sheltering during the COVID-19 Pandemic

    The Societal Experts Action Network (SEAN) of the National Academies has produced new guidance that explores how research on...

    Feb 23, 2021 | Beth Hess

  • Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Emergency Response

    COVID-19 Supplement for Planning Considerations: Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place

    FEMA has released the "COVID-19 Supplement for Planning Considerations: Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place."

    Sep 08, 2020 | Beth Hess

  • Tools & Resources

    National Preparedness Month 2020: Make a Plan

    Before a disaster happens is the time to talk to your friends and family about how you will respond. During this, the first week of...

    Sep 01, 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

  • Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning, Medical Countermeasures

    NACCHO/ASPR Announce 2019 National Health Security Award Winners

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and...

    Jul 31, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2019

    May 07, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Extreme Weather

    Hurricane Florence Update and Resources

    Refer to the following information for updates on Hurricane Florence and corresponding resources. Florence has been upgraded to a...

    Sep 18, 2018

  • Tools & Resources, Air Quality, Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    Wildfire Health and Safety Information and Resources

    Local Health Departments’ Role in Wildfire Response Local health departments are life-saving first responders to natural disasters...

    Jun 27, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    Encouraging Pet Preparedness

    Since more than half of U.S. households own at least one pet, local health departments can expect that animals will be a consideration for the majority of local families during an emergency response.

    Jun 08, 2021 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Emergency Response

    Strategies for Emergency Evacuation and Sheltering during the COVID-19 Pandemic

    The Societal Experts Action Network (SEAN) of the National Academies has produced new guidance that explores how research on evacuation behavior, social responses to disaster, and risk communication can be applied to emergency management in the era of COVID-19.

    Feb 23, 2021 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Emergency Response

    COVID-19 Supplement for Planning Considerations: Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place

    FEMA has released the "COVID-19 Supplement for Planning Considerations: Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place."

    Sep 08, 2020 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources

    National Preparedness Month 2020: Make a Plan

    Before a disaster happens is the time to talk to your friends and family about how you will respond. During this, the first week of National Preparedness Month, is a great time to make a plan.

    Sep 01, 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

    Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning, Medical Countermeasures

    NACCHO/ASPR Announce 2019 National Health Security Award Winners

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) are pleased to announce the winners of the fourth annual National Health Security Awards. This award recognizes local health departments (LHDs) that have demonstrated significant accomplishments in implementing health security-related initiatives...

    Jul 31, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2019

    May 07, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Extreme Weather

    Hurricane Florence Update and Resources

    Refer to the following information for updates on Hurricane Florence and corresponding resources. Florence has been upgraded to a Category 4 Hurricane Tropical Depression Florence – center is over central Ohio Valley moving a little faster as it moves northeast. Wind speed 25 mph. Flash flood warnings are in effect for many counties. Rain is […]

    Sep 18, 2018

    Tools & Resources, Air Quality, Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    Wildfire Health and Safety Information and Resources

    Local Health Departments’ Role in Wildfire Response Local health departments are life-saving first responders to natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods and earthquakes, as well as to other public health emergencies such as disease outbreaks, major accidents and terrorist attacks. The nearly 3,000 local health departments across our nation stand ready to help protect...

    Jun 27, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

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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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