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New RadResponder Module Monitors Critical Population Data

The Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc. (CRCPD) has made strides to prevent and/or reduce radiation exposure in...

Feb 12, 2018

  • 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

  • FEMA Releases Updated National Incident Management System (NIMS)

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the refreshed National Incident Management System (NIMS) doctrine on October...

    Oct 17, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

  • 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

  • Wildfire Resources for Local Health Departments

    Over 40 wildfires threaten the public’s safety and health across California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and throughout...

    Oct 11, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

    • Hazards & Health Effects, Infectious Disease

    Protect your Community from Legionella

    By Kimberly Sewell, NACCHO Environmental Health intern In 2016, approximately 6,000 cases of Legionnaires’ disease were reported in the United States. The number of reported cases of Legionnaires ’ disease has grown nearly five times since 2000; however, it is unclear if this is due to the increase in the frequency of the disease, or […]

    May 09, 2018

    Tools & Resources, Air Quality

    Volcanic Activity in Hawaii – SITREP and Resources

    SITREP (As of 5/21/18 @ 845 AM ET) NACCHO is monitoring the volcanic and earthquake activity in Hawaii. Volcanic unrest continues in the lower East Rift Zone. Below is a description of the key public health impacts: Air quality in some areas is dangerous due to high levels of sulfur dioxide gas and volcanic ash […]

    May 07, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Medical Countermeasures

    Explosives and Mass Shooting Resources from ASPR and DHS

    In light of the multiple package detonations over the last several weeks in Austin, Texas, the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector – a public and private partnership focused on critical infrastructure facilitated by DHS and HHS – has compiled valuable resources for local health departments and their community partners to use in preparing for and responding to such incidents....

    Mar 22, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Emergency Response, Opportunity

    Last Day to Save $100 on Registration for 2018 Preparedness Summit!

    Today is the last day to register for the 2018 Preparedness Summit early bird registration. This year’s summit will take place at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Ga., April 17-20, 2018. The theme is: Strengthening National Health Security: Mastering Ordinary Responses, Building Resilience for Extraordinary Events.” Register today to save $100! Register for the summit to attend […]

    Mar 02, 2018 | NacchoVoice

    New RadResponder Module Monitors Critical Population Data

    The Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc. (CRCPD) has made strides to prevent and/or reduce radiation exposure in recent decades. The primary goal of the CRCPD is to assure that radiation exposure to individuals is kept to the lowest practical level, while not restricting its beneficial uses. The HS/ER-11 CRCPD task force, was charged […]

    Feb 12, 2018

    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

    FEMA Releases Updated National Incident Management System (NIMS)

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the refreshed National Incident Management System (NIMS) doctrine on October 17, 2017. NIMS provides a common, nationwide approach to enable the whole community to work together to manage all threats and hazards. NIMS applies to all incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity. The refreshed NIMS: Retains key […]

    Oct 17, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

    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. 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

    Wildfire Resources for Local Health Departments

    Over 40 wildfires threaten the public’s safety and health across California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and throughout the western United States. At least 15 people have died in California as a result of the fires in Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino counties. Wildfire smoke also poses a health risk to communities who are not directly impacted […]

    Oct 11, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

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    Enhancing Health Communications to Empower Your Outreach

    Andrea Grenadier will share examples of LHD-related success stories and highlight tools and resources you can use to support your communications work.

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    PHI*con is a conference focusing on Public Health Informatics, Surveillance, and IT. It will be held July 22-23, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan.

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    The largest convening of local health department leaders and public health professionals in the United States.

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    PARTNER ARTICLES

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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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