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Updated Community Emergency Response Team Basic Training

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact...

Feb 18, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Communications & Public Relations

    Communicating in a Crisis: Risk Communication Guidelines for Public Officials

    Developed by SAMHSA, the guide provides public officials as well as others involved in disaster and emergency communications with...

    Oct 24, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP), Water Quality

    Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

    During water system interruptions, the operation of healthcare facilities is severely interrupted and capability can be almost...

    Aug 27, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • All of Us, Gun Violence, Injury and Violence Prevention, Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

    Report: Mass Attacks in Public Spaces – 2018

    This information was originally featured in a DHS press release. On July 9, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan...

    Jul 18, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Performance Improvement, Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

    CDC Laboratory Response Network Celebrates 20th Anniversary

    2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Laboratory Response Network (LRN). The...

    Apr 30, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Emergency Response, Hazards & Health Effects, Preparedness Profile

    The Landscape of Local Public Health Preparedness: Findings from the 2018...

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has released the 2018 Preparedness Profile assessment describing...

    Dec 20, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

  • Funding Opportunity, Emergency Response

    DHS FY18 Preparedness Grants

    DHS has released their fiscal year (FY) 18 funding opportunities for eight Department of Homeland Security grant programs. Many of the...

    May 21, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    • Training

    Workshop: Creating a Unified Understanding of Radiological/Nuclear Preparedness

    Join these radiation workshops in Alexandra, VA, this July.

    Apr 30, 2024 | Lean Abdelaziz

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    Tools & Resources

    Resources to Help You Prepare for a Radiation Emergency

    State and local health departments have a responsibility to protect the health and safety of the populations they serve following a radiological event. To follow are resources to help you prepare for a radiation emergency.

    Mar 17, 2022 | Kathy Deffer

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Hazards & Health Effects, Training

    Updated Community Emergency Response Team Basic Training

    The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and provides trainings in basic disaster response skills. The updated CERT Basic Training is now available! It features a revised Disaster Medical Operations section, updated Terrorism and CERT section, and new hazard-specific annexes.

    Feb 18, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Communications & Public Relations

    Communicating in a Crisis: Risk Communication Guidelines for Public Officials

    Developed by SAMHSA, the guide provides public officials as well as others involved in disaster and emergency communications with information about effective communication, working with the media, using social media, and addressing errors and controlling rumors.

    Oct 24, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP), Water Quality

    Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

    During water system interruptions, the operation of healthcare facilities is severely interrupted and capability can be almost completely degraded within two hours. In order to maintain daily operations and patient care services, healthcare facilities need to develop a water supply plan in advance of an emergency.

    Aug 27, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    All of Us, Gun Violence, Injury and Violence Prevention, Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

    Report: Mass Attacks in Public Spaces – 2018

    This information was originally featured in a DHS press release. On July 9, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan joined Secret Service Director James Murray and the National Threat Assessment Center’s (NTAC) Chief Dr. Lina Alathari for the release of its annual report on Mass Attacks in Public Spaces (MAPS). The report examines 27 […]

    Jul 18, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Performance Improvement, Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

    CDC Laboratory Response Network Celebrates 20th Anniversary

    2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Laboratory Response Network (LRN). The Laboratory Response Network for Biological Threats (LRN-B) was created to strengthen the nation’s ability to detect biological threat agents, like smallpox and anthrax. Its structure and unique capabilities enable it to respond not only to biothreats, but also emerging...

    Apr 30, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Emergency Response, Hazards & Health Effects, Preparedness Profile

    The Landscape of Local Public Health Preparedness: Findings from the 2018 Preparedness Profile Assessment

    The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has released the 2018 Preparedness Profile assessment describing the landscape of public health emergency preparedness across the United States. The assessment gathers information about preparedness trends and emerging issues at local health departments (LHDs) to provide an evidentiary foundation for future public health...

    Dec 20, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Funding Opportunity, Emergency Response

    DHS FY18 Preparedness Grants

    DHS has released their fiscal year (FY) 18 funding opportunities for eight Department of Homeland Security grant programs. Many of the grant programs provide funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to improve the nation’s readiness in preventing, protecting against, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies....

    May 21, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

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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

    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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