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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
October 2017 Preparedness Policy Advisory Group Report
On October 11, NACCHO’s Preparedness Policy Advisory Group (PPAG) met for its monthly meeting. The focus of the meeting was on a...
Oct 12, 2017 | Katie Dwyer
June 2017 Preparedness Policy Advisory Group Report
In June, the PPAG welcomed five new members representing local public health in Alabama, Kentucky, New Mexico, Alaska, and Indiana....
Jul 11, 2017 | Katie Dwyer
NACCHO Releases Research Brief Highlighting Local Health Department Emergency...
In January 2017, NACCHO released findings from the 2016 National Profile of Local Health Departments, a comprehensive survey of local...
May 23, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
Recruiting LHD Staff: 2017-2018 NACCHO Preparedness Workgroups
Recruitment for 2017-2018 NACCHO advisory groups (i.e., committees and workgroups), including six Preparedness workgroups, starts on...
Mar 31, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
Webinar Recording: Emergency Preparedness for People with Hearing Loss
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is offering free access to an archived recording of its previously hosted webinar...
Mar 28, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup February 2017 Report
The Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup held its monthly call on February 28, 2017. The workgroup discussed...
Mar 13, 2017 | Sarah Summers
Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup January 2017 Report
The Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup held its monthly call on January 24, 2017. The workgroup received...
Feb 08, 2017 | Sarah Summers
Newly Released: National Cyber Incident Response Plan
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released the National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP). DHS led the development...
Jan 19, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
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 |
October 2017 Preparedness Policy Advisory Group ReportOn October 11, NACCHO’s Preparedness Policy Advisory Group (PPAG) met for its monthly meeting. The focus of the meeting was on a document developed by NACCHO and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (NACCHO) to support state and local preparedness officials conduct extended medical countermeasure distribution and dispensing, which was developed to complete recent... Oct 12, 2017 | Katie Dwyer |
June 2017 Preparedness Policy Advisory Group ReportIn June, the PPAG welcomed five new members representing local public health in Alabama, Kentucky, New Mexico, Alaska, and Indiana. NACCHO’s Government Affairs team provided an overview of legislative and policy updates including the FY18 budget request, efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and potential impacts to the Hospital Preparedness Program and […] Jul 11, 2017 | Katie Dwyer |
NACCHO Releases Research Brief Highlighting Local Health Department Emergency Preparedness ActivitiesIn January 2017, NACCHO released findings from the 2016 National Profile of Local Health Departments, a comprehensive survey of local health department (LHD) infrastructure and practice. This newest data was provided by 76% of all LHDs across the United States who responded to the 2016 Profile survey and helped us present a complete and accurate […] May 23, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Recruiting LHD Staff: 2017-2018 NACCHO Preparedness WorkgroupsRecruitment for 2017-2018 NACCHO advisory groups (i.e., committees and workgroups), including six Preparedness workgroups, starts on April 3, 2017 and goes through May 5, 2017. NACCHO advisory groups are a primary and recognized vehicle for identifying the opportunities and challenges facing local health departments (LHDs) and the field at large. NACCHO members from all areas of […] Mar 31, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Webinar Recording: Emergency Preparedness for People with Hearing LossThe Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is offering free access to an archived recording of its previously hosted webinar discussing strategies and resources to support individuals with hearing impairment during an emergency. Webinar presenters Lisa Hamlin, HLAA Director of Public Policy and Scott Smight, CEP, PFT, Captain/Paramedic share the latest on emergency access as well […] Mar 28, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup February 2017 ReportThe Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup held its monthly call on February 28, 2017. The workgroup discussed proposed updates to the public health preparedness planning policy statement. Senior Director for Preparedness, Laura Biesiadecki, joined the call to discuss PAHPRA reauthorization and planned town halls at the 2017 Preparedness Summit in April. Workgroup members... Mar 13, 2017 | Sarah Summers |
Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup January 2017 ReportThe Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup held its monthly call on January 24, 2017. The workgroup received an update on the administrative preparedness demonstration site project. The PPOM Workgroup Chair, Melissa Marquis, provided an overview of the National Health Security Preparedness Index (NHSPI) and the current discussion regarding 2017 data and any new […] Feb 08, 2017 | Sarah Summers |
Newly Released: National Cyber Incident Response PlanThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released the National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP). DHS led the development of this document, in coordination with the Departments of Justice and Defense, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Sector Specific Agencies (SSAs) and other interagency partners, representatives from across 16 critical infrastructure sectors,... Jan 19, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
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