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2020 Ready or Not Report: Protecting the Public’s Health

Ready or Not: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism is an annual report measuring states’ level of...

Feb 18, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Extreme Weather

    Environmental Health Assessment Form for Disaster Shelters

    During an emergency or disaster, shelters provide refuge for the general community and at-risk populations. The Centers for Disease...

    Oct 01, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Health Ethics & Law

    Webinar Series: Legal Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Governors Association, and American Bar Association announced the launch of a...

    Sep 19, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Water Quality

    Apply for NACCHO’s 2019-2020 WASH Emergency Preparedness and Response Workgroup

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is currently accepting applications for the 2019-2020 Water,...

    Sep 03, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Tools & Resources, Extreme Weather, Food Safety & Inspection, Mental Health

    Hurricane Season Ready: Preparedness and Response Resources

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian and is ready to assist...

    Aug 28, 2019 | Katie Dwyer

  • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP), Water Quality

    Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

    During water system interruptions, the operation of healthcare facilities is severely interrupted and capability can be almost...

    Aug 27, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Webinar, Water Quality

    Webinar Recording: The Role of Water Management to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease

    CDC recently hosted a Public Health Grand Rounds session focused on Legionnaires’ disease. During this session, four experts discussed...

    Jun 13, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    EPA Sharing Emergency Response Tools and Case Studies at 2019 Preparedness Summit

    This blog post was written by: Dr. Sarah Taft, Division Director (Acting) for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National...

    Mar 14, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Emergency Response

    Public Health Response to 7.0 Earthquake in Alaska on Nov. 30

    Key Updates On Dec. 3, Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary Alex Azar declared a public health emergency was put in place on Nov....

    Dec 05, 2018

    • Emergency Response, Research & Reports

    2020 Ready or Not Report: Protecting the Public’s Health

    Ready or Not: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism is an annual report measuring states’ level of preparedness to protect the public’s health during an emergency. Based on 10 performance indicators and by tracking public health funding, the report ranks states’ level of preparedness into three performance tiers: high, middle and low. […]

    Feb 18, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Extreme Weather

    Environmental Health Assessment Form for Disaster Shelters

    During an emergency or disaster, shelters provide refuge for the general community and at-risk populations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Emergency Management Program has released an updated product titled "Environmental Health Assessment Form for Disaster Shelters."

    Oct 01, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Health Ethics & Law

    Webinar Series: Legal Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Governors Association, and American Bar Association announced the launch of a four-part webinar series, “Preparedness and Response for Public Health Emergencies: Exploring the Role of Law,” which will explore legal preparedness for public health emergencies.

    Sep 19, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Water Quality

    Apply for NACCHO’s 2019-2020 WASH Emergency Preparedness and Response Workgroup

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is currently accepting applications for the 2019-2020 Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Emergency Preparedness and Response Workgroup. Having access to clean and safe water during and after emergencies is vital for all communities.

    Sep 03, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

    Tools & Resources, Extreme Weather, Food Safety & Inspection, Mental Health

    Hurricane Season Ready: Preparedness and Response Resources

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian and is ready to assist and support local health departments with response and recovery efforts. This page will be updated continually. Please reach out to NACCHO’s Preparedness team for additional updates or assistance. Local health departments are life-saving first responders to...

    Aug 28, 2019 | Katie Dwyer

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP), Water Quality

    Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

    During water system interruptions, the operation of healthcare facilities is severely interrupted and capability can be almost completely degraded within two hours. In order to maintain daily operations and patient care services, healthcare facilities need to develop a water supply plan in advance of an emergency.

    Aug 27, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Webinar, Water Quality

    Webinar Recording: The Role of Water Management to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease

    CDC recently hosted a Public Health Grand Rounds session focused on Legionnaires’ disease. During this session, four experts discussed approaches to preventing Legionnaires’ disease associated with buildings at increased risk and where we are with uptake of water management programs to reduce the risk of Legionella. In addition to the main presentations, there is a short […]

    Jun 13, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    EPA Sharing Emergency Response Tools and Case Studies at 2019 Preparedness Summit

    This blog post was written by: Dr. Sarah Taft, Division Director (Acting) for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Homeland Security Research Center Large-scale disruptions from intentional chemical, biological, and radiological contamination events, natural disasters like hurricanes, or industrial accidents such as oil spills cause devastating effects on human health and the...

    Mar 14, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Emergency Response

    Public Health Response to 7.0 Earthquake in Alaska on Nov. 30

    Key Updates On Dec. 3, Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary Alex Azar declared a public health emergency was put in place on Nov. 30 in Alaska due to earthquakes. Presidential Major Disaster Declaration on Nov. 30 A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck seven miles north of Anchorage, Ala. on Nov. 30. Hundreds of aftershocks have occurred since […]

    Dec 05, 2018

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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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