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Ready or Not? TFAH Releases 2017 Assessment of Public Health Preparedness

In the world of preparedness and response, 2017 was marked by several historic and catastrophic incidents. Hurricanes took center...

Jan 09, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

  • Preparing for Hurricane Matthew: Tools and Resources

    While Hurricane Matthew has yet to make landfall in the southeastern United States, its strong winds and heavy rains threaten coastal...

    Oct 07, 2016 | Kim Rodgers

  • The HHS emPOWER Initiative: Emergency Preparedness Tools Addressing the Needs of...

    For the millions who rely on electricity-dependent medical equipment, oxygen tank services, dialysis services, and home health...

    Sep 21, 2016 | Geoffrey Mwaungulu, Jr.

  • Environmental Health and Operational Conditions in Emergency Shelters

    This post originally ran on NACCHO’s Healthy People, Healthy Places blog. For more environmental health news and information, visit...

    Oct 28, 2015 | Mary Hodges

    • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    2023 Hurricane Season Preparedness

    Resources to help communities prepare for the 2023 hurricane season.

    Jun 23, 2023 | NacchoVoice

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    Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2023: MRC Volunteer Spotlights

    Join us in thanking MRC volunteers this National Volunteer Week.

    Apr 19, 2023 | Beth Hess

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    Hurricane Preparedness

    Now is the time to prepare your community for hurricane season, which occurs from May to November.

    May 17, 2022 | Beth Hess

    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, Extreme Weather

    NACCHO Activates for Hurricanes: Information and Resources

    As of 9/26/18 NACCHO deactivated its incident command for hurricane Florence. We continue to engage with federal and local partners on Florence recovery efforts and monitor other emerging weather events. Local health departments impacted by storms that have critical issues and needs related to hurricane response that they would like brought forward to federal partners should […]

    Sep 13, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Ready or Not? TFAH Releases 2017 Assessment of Public Health Preparedness

    In the world of preparedness and response, 2017 was marked by several historic and catastrophic incidents. Hurricanes took center stage causing severe flooding, infrastructure damage, injury, and in some cases, loss of life, in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and throughout the Caribbean and gulf coast. The western United States also contended […]

    Jan 09, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    Preparing for Hurricane Matthew: Tools and Resources

    While Hurricane Matthew has yet to make landfall in the southeastern United States, its strong winds and heavy rains threaten coastal states including Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. As of this morning, more than 600,000 are without power in the U.S. and one person has died. Our thoughts are with those who’ve been affected in the U.S., as […]

    Oct 07, 2016 | Kim Rodgers

    The HHS emPOWER Initiative: Emergency Preparedness Tools Addressing the Needs of Energy Dependent, At-Risk Populations

    For the millions who rely on electricity-dependent medical equipment, oxygen tank services, dialysis services, and home health services; power outages are almost always life-threatening. Oftentimes, these individuals are forced to seek care during these potentially hazardous conditions, resulting in surge events, which may place additional strain on the resources of local health departments and...

    Sep 21, 2016 | Geoffrey Mwaungulu, Jr.

    Environmental Health and Operational Conditions in Emergency Shelters

    This post originally ran on NACCHO’s Healthy People, Healthy Places blog. For more environmental health news and information, visit http://essentialelements.naccho.org/.  By Chris Mills, Senior Program Assistant, NACCHO A controversial topic dominating news media in recent months has been the immense wave of Syrian refugees entering European and Middle Eastern nations for safety from the conflict...

    Oct 28, 2015 | Mary Hodges

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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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    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

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    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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