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A Year in Review: The Best of NACCHO Preparedness
From the onset of Zika virus disease to international acts of violence related to terrorism, to the worst global migrant crisis since...
Jan 03, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
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
National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin Update
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an updated National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin through May 15, 2017....
Nov 16, 2016 | Katie Dwyer
NACCHO Honors Local Health Departments: Exemplary Emergency Preparedness Model and...
By Chelsea Gridley-Smith, NACCHO Program Analyst By creating the Model Practice and Promising Practice Program, the National...
Nov 11, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council Plenary Session
The Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (CIPAC) met on Tuesday, October 18. The CIPAC plenary brought together...
Oct 18, 2016 | Katie Dwyer
Potential Hurricane Matthew Phishing Scams
The following information and resources are being shared by the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to inform healthcare...
Oct 14, 2016 | Katie Dwyer
Comment on the National Cyber Incident Response Plan
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now accepting public comments on the National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP)...
Oct 12, 2016 | Katie Dwyer
Prepare Together: Working Towards Safe and Resilient Communities
By Tahlia Gousse, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst In commemoration of National Preparedness Month, the Centers for Disease Control and...
Sep 26, 2016 | Tahlia Gousse
Incident Management Workgroup August Report
The first 2016-2017 project year meeting for the Incident Management Workgroup was held on August 22, 2016. During this meeting,...
Sep 15, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
A Year in Review: The Best of NACCHO PreparednessFrom the onset of Zika virus disease to international acts of violence related to terrorism, to the worst global migrant crisis since World War II, the year 2016 brought a whole new meaning to the importance of public health emergency preparedness. Throughout the last twelve months, NACCHO has worked diligently in collaboration with many of […] Jan 03, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Ohio State University Incident: Preparedness Resources for Addressing Active Shooter EventsBased 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 |
National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin UpdateThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an updated National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin through May 15, 2017. The Bulletin reflects on-going concerns about the threat of homegrown violent extremism, though no specific or credible threat is known at this time. DHS encourages increased public vigilance and awareness, such as through the “If You […] Nov 16, 2016 | Katie Dwyer |
NACCHO Honors Local Health Departments: Exemplary Emergency Preparedness Model and Promising PracticesBy Chelsea Gridley-Smith, NACCHO Program Analyst By creating the Model Practice and Promising Practice Program, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) recognizes the best local public health practices in the country. This initiative was designed to inspire continued innovation and highlight local health departments already making significant strides in the field.... Nov 11, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council Plenary SessionThe Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (CIPAC) met on Tuesday, October 18. The CIPAC plenary brought together federal partners and private sector representatives to discuss key priorities in critical infrastructure resiliency and protection. Secretary Jeh Johnson was the keynote speaker, providing an overview of security and management initiatives within the Department of... Oct 18, 2016 | Katie Dwyer |
Potential Hurricane Matthew Phishing ScamsThe following information and resources are being shared by the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to inform healthcare and public health sector partners about the potential for phishing scams following Hurricane Matthew. In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, malicious actors are using the disaster to perpetrate phishing scams. Users should exercise caution when receiving e-mails... Oct 14, 2016 | Katie Dwyer |
Comment on the National Cyber Incident Response PlanThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now accepting public comments on the National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP) through 5:00 PM EDT, October 31, 2016. All comments and questions can be submitted to [email protected]. This plan formalizes incident response practices that have been developed over the past few years and will further detail […] Oct 12, 2016 | Katie Dwyer |
Prepare Together: Working Towards Safe and Resilient CommunitiesBy Tahlia Gousse, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst In commemoration of National Preparedness Month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is highlighting five themes for each week of September, emphasizing the various aspects of effective preparedness. Each week, the NACCHO Preparedness team is authoring a blog to promote the theme and provide local health departments and […] Sep 26, 2016 | Tahlia Gousse |
Incident Management Workgroup August ReportThe first 2016-2017 project year meeting for the Incident Management Workgroup was held on August 22, 2016. During this meeting, workgroup members discussed and set goals and objectives for the new project year. One of the new project goals is to increase partnership with local businesses in preparing for and responding to incidents. Another goal focuses on […] Sep 15, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
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