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Health Department Perspectives Needed for Cybersecurity Committee
The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), in coordination...
Dec 19, 2017 | Raymond Puerini
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
Wildfires: Information and Resources for Preparedness, Response and Recovery
California’s fall fire season started on Oct. 1, and after only a week, more than a dozen wildfires raged across Northern California....
Oct 12, 2017
National Preparedness Month Spotlight: Roadmap to Ready
Just this summer alone, Americans have faced multiple public health threats, including the Zika Virus, west coast wildfires, and most...
Sep 13, 2017 | Madison Ferraro
Now Accepting Applications: NACCHO Disability Technical Assistance Program
NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is currently accepting applications through November 30, 2017 for its Disability Technical...
Sep 11, 2017 | Sara Lyons
Engage with the Medical Reserve Corps at the 2017 Preparedness Summit
By Brennan J. Leddy, M.A.Ed, Communications Specialist, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Program, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and...
Apr 17, 2017 | Guest Author
Seeking Volunteers: Radiation CRC Exercise – 2017 Preparedness Summit
NACCHO in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be coordinating the set-up of a mock radiation...
Mar 28, 2017 | Raymond Puerini
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
Application Deadline Extended (2/28/17): NACCHO Disability Technical Assistance...
NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is currently accepting applications through February 28, 2017 for its Disability Technical...
Dec 15, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Health Department Perspectives Needed for Cybersecurity CommitteeThe Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), in coordination with NACCHO, is seeking to learn more about the needs of public health and healthcare organizations related to cybersecurity preparedness. As part of this project, NACCHO and ASPR will set up a committee of federal, state, and […] Dec 19, 2017 | Raymond Puerini |
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 |
Wildfires: Information and Resources for Preparedness, Response and RecoveryCalifornia’s fall fire season started on Oct. 1, and after only a week, more than a dozen wildfires raged across Northern California. California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued an emergency proclamation for Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Solano, Sonoma and Yuba counties and activated the State Operations Center. On Oct. 10, the President approved California Disaster Declaration... Oct 12, 2017 |
National Preparedness Month Spotlight: Roadmap to ReadyJust this summer alone, Americans have faced multiple public health threats, including the Zika Virus, west coast wildfires, and most recently Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. As one of the first lines of defense protecting U.S. communities from emergencies and other major health risks, now more than ever, it is critical that local health departments (LHDs) […] Sep 13, 2017 | Madison Ferraro |
Now Accepting Applications: NACCHO Disability Technical Assistance ProgramNACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is currently accepting applications through November 30, 2017 for its Disability Technical Assistance Program. This initiative is designed to support local health departments seeking to increase inclusivity and accessibility for people with disabilities in their programs, products, and services. Through this program, NACCHO staff provides assistance on a... Sep 11, 2017 | Sara Lyons |
Engage with the Medical Reserve Corps at the 2017 Preparedness SummitBy Brennan J. Leddy, M.A.Ed, Communications Specialist, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Program, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities. Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, the MRC program was created to engage volunteers to strengthen... Apr 17, 2017 | Guest Author |
Seeking Volunteers: Radiation CRC Exercise – 2017 Preparedness SummitNACCHO in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be coordinating the set-up of a mock radiation Community Reception Center (CRC) in the exhibit hall during lunch on both Wednesday, April 26 and Thursday, April 27 at the 2017 Preparedness Summit. The mock CRC will have stations that simulate the functions that need […] Mar 28, 2017 | Raymond Puerini |
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 |
Application Deadline Extended (2/28/17): NACCHO Disability Technical Assistance ProgramNACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is currently accepting applications through February 28, 2017 for its Disability Technical Assistance Program. This initiative is designed to support local health departments (LHDs) seeking to increase inclusivity and accessibility for people with disabilities in their programs, products, and services. Through this program, NACCHO staff provides assistance... Dec 15, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
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