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Key Messages and Resources for Hurricane Preparedness and Response
NACCHO is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response...
Oct 04, 2017 | Katie Dwyer
Summer is Here and So are the Mosquitoes: Why Local Vector Control is Key to...
As temperatures rise well above 50 degrees throughout much of the country, mosquito season is in full swing, meaning many Americans...
Jul 31, 2017 | Chelsea Gridley-Smith
The Ultimate Guide to Summer Safety: Preparing for an Emergency in the Water Park...
By Cassidy Walsh, Health Educator/ Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Sauk County Health Department & Shayna Dye,...
Jul 17, 2017 | Guest Author
Announcing Live Webcast: 2017 Preparedness Summit
For the first time ever, NACCHO will be broadcasting live from the 2017 Preparedness Summit, known as the premier conference for...
Apr 19, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
2017 Preparedness Summit: Full Plenary Schedule
The full plenary schedule is now available for the 2017 Preparedness Summit, scheduled to take place on April 25-28, 2017 in Atlanta....
Mar 15, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
A Tale of Two Floods: Strengthening Local Public Health System Response in Linn...
By Julie Stephens, BA, Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery Specialist, Linn County Public Health Department Linn County...
Jan 19, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
Staying Prepared for Winter Weather
Each year, it seems that winter weather patterns become more unpredictable. In late 2016, after an unseasonably warm 70-degree day in...
Jan 19, 2017 | Kim Rodgers
National Preparedness Month 2016: A Look Back
By Madison Ferraro, NACCHO Senior Program Assistant Each September, as part of National Preparedness Month, preparedness efforts...
Nov 21, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
NACCHO Puts the FUN-damentals in 2016 National Preparedness Month
By Porschea Lewis, MPH, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst Last month NACCHO, joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...
Oct 18, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Key Messages and Resources for Hurricane Preparedness and ResponseNACCHO is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), as well as state and local agencies in response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. NACCHO is sharing the below resources from CDC to help promote greater sharing of information and tools to support local […] Oct 04, 2017 | Katie Dwyer |
Summer is Here and So are the Mosquitoes: Why Local Vector Control is Key to Combating ZikaAs temperatures rise well above 50 degrees throughout much of the country, mosquito season is in full swing, meaning many Americans are at a greater risk for mosquito-borne illness. This year’s risk factor is substantially higher with the emergence of the Zika virus (ZIKV), spread mainly through the bite of infected Aedesmosquitoes (i.e., Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus). These […] Jul 31, 2017 | Chelsea Gridley-Smith |
The Ultimate Guide to Summer Safety: Preparing for an Emergency in the Water Park Capital of the WorldBy Cassidy Walsh, Health Educator/ Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Sauk County Health Department & Shayna Dye, RS, Environmental Health Sanitarian, Sauk County Health Department Situated in beautiful Sauk County, Wisconsin is the scenic, popular travel destination, and waterpark capital of the world, Wisconsin Dells. Home to the nation’s largest recreational waterpark, the... Jul 17, 2017 | Guest Author |
Announcing Live Webcast: 2017 Preparedness SummitFor the first time ever, NACCHO will be broadcasting live from the 2017 Preparedness Summit, known as the premier conference for public health preparedness, taking place next week from April 25-28 in Atlanta. This year’s Preparedness Summit will focus on the “Forces of Change: Capabilities, Innovation and Partnerships,” engaging attendees to explore factors driving change […] Apr 19, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
2017 Preparedness Summit: Full Plenary ScheduleThe full plenary schedule is now available for the 2017 Preparedness Summit, scheduled to take place on April 25-28, 2017 in Atlanta. This year’s plenaries will feature conversations with leaders and experts from diverse sectors about issues such as biodefense, technological innovation, and the evolving status of water in the context of national health security. […] Mar 15, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
A Tale of Two Floods: Strengthening Local Public Health System Response in Linn County, IowaBy Julie Stephens, BA, Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery Specialist, Linn County Public Health Department Linn County Public Health (LCPH) is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and serves the state’s second largest county, home to more than 200,000 individuals. Linn County is also home to the Cedar River, which runs across the entire county, dividing the city […] Jan 19, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Staying Prepared for Winter WeatherEach year, it seems that winter weather patterns become more unpredictable. In late 2016, after an unseasonably warm 70-degree day in the Northeast United States, Winter Storm Argos produced record snowfall in Binghamton (NY) and Syracuse (NY). As we move into the thick of the unpredictable winter months, it’s important to make sure your communities […] Jan 19, 2017 | Kim Rodgers |
National Preparedness Month 2016: A Look BackBy Madison Ferraro, NACCHO Senior Program Assistant Each September, as part of National Preparedness Month, preparedness efforts across the country are celebrated and highlighted. This year, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) chose the theme “The Power of Preparedness”, which focused on preparing globally, preparing to respond, preparing locally, preparing together, and... Nov 21, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
NACCHO Puts the FUN-damentals in 2016 National Preparedness MonthBy Porschea Lewis, MPH, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst Last month NACCHO, joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and thousands of other public health organizations in the promotion of National Preparedness Month, aimed at better equipping every day citizens with the tools to prepare for and respond to emergencies. NACCHO, not only planned […] Oct 18, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
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