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National Preparedness Month 2020: Build a Kit

This second week of National Preparedness Month is a great time to build or update your kit.

Sep 09, 2020 | Beth Hess

  • Emergency Response, Research & Reports

    2020 Ready or Not Report: Protecting the Public’s Health

    Ready or Not: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism is an annual report measuring states’ level of...

    Feb 18, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Extreme Weather

    Environmental Health Assessment Form for Disaster Shelters

    During an emergency or disaster, shelters provide refuge for the general community and at-risk populations. The Centers for Disease...

    Oct 01, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    • Community Engagement, Medical Reserve Corps

    Promoting Use of MRC Volunteer to Support Radiation Incidents

    See how Medical Reserve Corps units in Virginia and George are preparing to support radiation emergenices in their communities.

    Jan 16, 2024 | Lean Abdelaziz

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    Tools & Resources

    Share Heat and Water Safety Tips with Afghan Newcomers

    See summer safety (water and heat safety) materials in for Afghan newcomers in English, Dari, and Pashto.

    Aug 22, 2023 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, Training

    Recap: 2023 Preparedness Summit

    See highlights from the 2023 Preparedness Summit

    May 03, 2023 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, Climate Change, Health & Disability

    Preparing People with Disabilities for Climate Change: How They Intersect and How Local Health Departments Can Help

    Learn why having the voices of people with disabilities directly at the table and in the conversation will help to ensure that any preparedness activities and plans made by local health departments are fully accessible.

    Jun 23, 2022 | Guest Author

    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Climate Change, Extreme Weather

    NACCHO Releases New COVID-19 Resource Library for Environmental Health Professionals

    NACCHO has compiled evergreen resources from their federal, state, and local partners, as well as from non-governmental organizations and think tanks, to address the needs of environmental health staff during the pandemic.

    Apr 28, 2021 | Emily D'Angelo

    Water Fountain
    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Water Quality

    Purdue University’s New Water Systems Course Designed to Aid Safe Building Reopening During and After a Pandemic

    Purdue is partnering with NACCHO to offer this online course at a discount for local health departments.

    Dec 04, 2020 | Emily D'Angelo

    Tools & Resources

    National Preparedness Month 2020: Build a Kit

    This second week of National Preparedness Month is a great time to build or update your kit.

    Sep 09, 2020 | Beth Hess

    Emergency Response, Research & Reports

    2020 Ready or Not Report: Protecting the Public’s Health

    Ready or Not: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism is an annual report measuring states’ level of preparedness to protect the public’s health during an emergency. Based on 10 performance indicators and by tracking public health funding, the report ranks states’ level of preparedness into three performance tiers: high, middle and low. […]

    Feb 18, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Extreme Weather

    Environmental Health Assessment Form for Disaster Shelters

    During an emergency or disaster, shelters provide refuge for the general community and at-risk populations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Emergency Management Program has released an updated product titled "Environmental Health Assessment Form for Disaster Shelters."

    Oct 01, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

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    Join our impactful webinar to explore community-centered strategies for combating the opioid crisis.

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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

    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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