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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

  • FEMA Seeks Feedback: National Incident Management System Resources

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comment on several newly released drafts of supplemental guidance...

    May 30, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • November 2016 Incident Management Workgroup Report

    The fourth meeting of the 2016-2017 project year was held on November 28, 2016. The call’s primary aim was assigning workgroup...

    Dec 13, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • An Ideal Match: Mission Ready Packages and the Medical Reserve Corps

      By Katherine Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program was created to provide trained...

    Nov 17, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • NACCHO Incident Management Workgroup is Recruiting

    NACCHO is currently looking for new members to join its Incident Management Workgroup. Local health officials and public health...

    Oct 19, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

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    Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers Supporting Behavioral Health Needs in Communities

    See how MRC volunteers are supporting the behavioral health needs of community residents and responders in times of disaster and stress.

    Feb 22, 2024 | Beth Hess

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    FEMA Seeks Feedback on Public Health Resource Typing Documents

    FEMA seeks public feedback on nine National Incident Management System (NIMS) documents related to public health incident response.

    May 12, 2023 | Beth Hess

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    FEMA Releases Radiological Emergency Preparedness Documents

    FEMA has published two Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program documents.

    Nov 23, 2021 | Beth Hess

    Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

    Top Five Reasons Why Your Health Department Should Apply for Project Public Health Ready Recognition

    Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) is a criteria-based training and recognition program created through a cooperate agreement between the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help local health departments (LHDs) build their preparedness capacity through a continuous quality improvement model. Here are the top...

    Oct 02, 2018

    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

    FEMA Seeks Feedback: National Incident Management System Resources

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comment on several newly released drafts of supplemental guidance documents for the National Incident Management System (NIMS). These documents are designed to strengthen the resource management component of NIMS. Click here to access each draft document and its dedicated feedback form. In order to submit comments, FEMA requests...

    May 30, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    November 2016 Incident Management Workgroup Report

    The fourth meeting of the 2016-2017 project year was held on November 28, 2016. The call’s primary aim was assigning workgroup members to complete “resource scans,” identifying best practices and possible partnerships with various colleges/universities, businesses, or K-12 schools, an essential goal of the work plan. Additionally, a collective workgroup interest was determined during the...

    Dec 13, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    An Ideal Match: Mission Ready Packages and the Medical Reserve Corps

      By Katherine Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program was created to provide trained medical and non-medical volunteers as support to local public health agencies, emergency preparedness initiatives, and emergency response missions. Since the inception of the program, MRC Volunteers have proven their ability to protect their local communities and...

    Nov 17, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

    NACCHO Incident Management Workgroup is Recruiting

    NACCHO is currently looking for new members to join its Incident Management Workgroup. Local health officials and public health preparedness professionals are encouraged to apply by Friday, November 4. 2016. NACCHO’s Incident Management Workgroup addresses topics related to the use of NIMS and the Incident Command System (ICS), the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Capability Three:...

    Oct 19, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman

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    NACCHO Recognizes Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Vaccination

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    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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    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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    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

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    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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    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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