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Wildfires in Southern California
SITREP As of December 11, there are multiple active wildfires throughout southern California, primarily located in Ventura and Los...
Dec 06, 2017 | Katie Dwyer
Be Prepared for Radiation Emergencies
“Failing to plan is planning to fail:” This saying applies to many aspects of preparedness, including radiation disaster preparedness....
Nov 30, 2017
Now Accepting Applications for the WASH Emergency Preparedness and Response Workgroup
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is currently accepting applications for the Water, Sanitation...
Nov 01, 2017
Frontier State Wyoming Prepares for the Total Eclipse
By Kimball Croft, public health response coordinator, Park County Public Health Emergency Response and Audrey Gray, public health...
Oct 26, 2017
EPA Publishes Two Public Communication Tools for Radiation Emergencies
In January 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a revised, 2017 Protective Action Guide (PAG) Manual. The PAG Manual...
Oct 10, 2017 | Alexandra Harris
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
Wildfires in Southern CaliforniaSITREP As of December 11, there are multiple active wildfires throughout southern California, primarily located in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. The National Weather Service has warned of damaging wind gusts which have the potential to lead to rapid or dramatic increases in wildfire activity. The Governor of California has declared a State of Emergency for […] Dec 06, 2017 | Katie Dwyer |
Be Prepared for Radiation Emergencies“Failing to plan is planning to fail:” This saying applies to many aspects of preparedness, including radiation disaster preparedness. Radiological emergencies can vary by size and type and result from transportation accidents, nuclear power plant accidents, explosive radiological dispersal devices (RDDs “dirty bombs”), radiation exposure devices, and improvised nuclear devices (INDs). It is... Nov 30, 2017 |
Now Accepting Applications for the WASH Emergency Preparedness and Response WorkgroupThe National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is currently accepting applications for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Emergency Preparedness and Response Workgroup. In the event of a hurricane, flood, chemical spill, or water contamination, clean and safe water may be unavailable and fail to meet drinking, sanitation, and hygiene needs. Community […] Nov 01, 2017 |
Frontier State Wyoming Prepares for the Total EclipseBy Kimball Croft, public health response coordinator, Park County Public Health Emergency Response and Audrey Gray, public health preparedness manager, Casper-Natrona County Health Department The Great American Eclipse passed through 12 states on August 21, 2017. The direct path of totality for Wyoming started on the western side of state and continued 366 miles to […] Oct 26, 2017 |
EPA Publishes Two Public Communication Tools for Radiation EmergenciesIn January 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a revised, 2017 Protective Action Guide (PAG) Manual. The PAG Manual contains radiation dose guidelines that would trigger public safety measures, such as evacuation or staying indoors, to minimize or prevent radiation exposure during an emergency. EPA has issued two companion documents to assist public information […] Oct 10, 2017 | Alexandra Harris |
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 |
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