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New, Illustrated Advice on Sheltering-in-Place Available

FEMA has released new pictograms to learn where to go, what to do, and how long you should shelter-in-place for 10 types of hazards.

Jul 06, 2021 | Beth Hess

  • Hurricane VC
    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Emergency Response

    Effective Assessments of Disaster Shelters During COVID-19: CDC Guidance and...

    National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 9 – 15, 2021).

    May 11, 2021 | Guest Author, Emily D'Angelo

  • Mother Playing With Baby
    Tools & Resources, Webinar, COVID-19, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

    Recap: [NACCHO Webinar] Protecting Children’s Environmental Health During COVID-19:...

    During NACCHO's webinar, “Protecting Children’s Environmental Health During COVID-19: Supporting Child Care Programs,” held on April...

    May 05, 2021 | Angana Roy

  • Behavioral Health, Emergency Response, Opportunity

    SAMHSA Announces Disaster Response Grant Programs

    SAMHSA is accepting applications for two separate Disaster Response Grant Programs – School-Based Services and Services for Adults....

    Jan 15, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Water Quality

    Apply for NACCHO’s 2019-2020 WASH Emergency Preparedness and Response Workgroup

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is currently accepting applications for the 2019-2020 Water,...

    Sep 03, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

  • Tools & Resources, Extreme Weather, Food Safety & Inspection, Mental Health

    Hurricane Season Ready: Preparedness and Response Resources

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian and is ready to assist...

    Aug 28, 2019 | Katie Dwyer

  • Emergency Response

    Public Health Response to 7.0 Earthquake in Alaska on Nov. 30

    Key Updates On Dec. 3, Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary Alex Azar declared a public health emergency was put in place on Nov....

    Dec 05, 2018

  • Emergency Response, Water Quality

    Apply for NACCHO’s WASH Emergency Preparedness and Response Workgroup

    NACCHO is accepting applications for the 2018-2019 Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Emergency Preparedness and Response...

    Oct 26, 2018

  • Tools & Resources, Air Quality, Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    Wildfire Health and Safety Information and Resources

    Local Health Departments’ Role in Wildfire Response Local health departments are life-saving first responders to natural disasters...

    Jun 27, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    New, Illustrated Advice on Sheltering-in-Place Available

    FEMA has released new pictograms to learn where to go, what to do, and how long you should shelter-in-place for 10 types of hazards.

    Jul 06, 2021 | Beth Hess

    Hurricane VC
    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Emergency Response

    Effective Assessments of Disaster Shelters During COVID-19: CDC Guidance and Resources for Local Health Departments

    National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 9 – 15, 2021).

    May 11, 2021 | Guest Author, Emily D'Angelo

    Tools & Resources, Webinar, COVID-19, Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health

    Recap: [NACCHO Webinar] Protecting Children’s Environmental Health During COVID-19: Supporting Child Care Programs

    During NACCHO's webinar, “Protecting Children’s Environmental Health During COVID-19: Supporting Child Care Programs,” held on April 28, 2021, we heard from three environmental health experts.

    May 05, 2021 | Angana Roy

    Behavioral Health, Emergency Response, Opportunity

    SAMHSA Announces Disaster Response Grant Programs

    SAMHSA is accepting applications for two separate Disaster Response Grant Programs – School-Based Services and Services for Adults. The purpose of each grant program is to provide mental and substance use disorder treatment, crisis counseling, and other related supports to children in school-based settings and adults impacted by Hurricanes Florence and Michael; Typhoon Mangkhut; Super […]

    Jan 15, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Water Quality

    Apply for NACCHO’s 2019-2020 WASH Emergency Preparedness and Response Workgroup

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is currently accepting applications for the 2019-2020 Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Emergency Preparedness and Response Workgroup. Having access to clean and safe water during and after emergencies is vital for all communities.

    Sep 03, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

    Tools & Resources, Extreme Weather, Food Safety & Inspection, Mental Health

    Hurricane Season Ready: Preparedness and Response Resources

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian and is ready to assist and support local health departments with response and recovery efforts. This page will be updated continually. Please reach out to NACCHO’s Preparedness team for additional updates or assistance. Local health departments are life-saving first responders to...

    Aug 28, 2019 | Katie Dwyer

    Emergency Response

    Public Health Response to 7.0 Earthquake in Alaska on Nov. 30

    Key Updates On Dec. 3, Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary Alex Azar declared a public health emergency was put in place on Nov. 30 in Alaska due to earthquakes. Presidential Major Disaster Declaration on Nov. 30 A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck seven miles north of Anchorage, Ala. on Nov. 30. Hundreds of aftershocks have occurred since […]

    Dec 05, 2018

    Emergency Response, Water Quality

    Apply for NACCHO’s WASH Emergency Preparedness and Response Workgroup

    NACCHO is accepting applications for the 2018-2019 Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Emergency Preparedness and Response Workgroup. Having access to clean and safe water during and after emergencies is vital for all communities. When events such as hurricanes, earthquakes, flooding, chemical spills, and other water-related emergencies occur, there is a high risk of clean and safe water...

    Oct 26, 2018

    Tools & Resources, Air Quality, Emergency Response, Extreme Weather

    Wildfire Health and Safety Information and Resources

    Local Health Departments’ Role in Wildfire Response Local health departments are life-saving first responders to natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods and earthquakes, as well as to other public health emergencies such as disease outbreaks, major accidents and terrorist attacks. The nearly 3,000 local health departments across our nation stand ready to help protect...

    Jun 27, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

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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

    2020 04 27 15 21 31 COVID 19 Alternate Care Site Resources ASPR TRACIE
    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

    2020 04 27 15 54 18 Public Health COVID 19 Online Community
    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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