Climate and Health Capacity Survey: 10 Key Takeaways
This infographic breaks down the top 10 takeaways from the 2022 Climate and Health Capacity Survey.
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Where There’s Fire, There’s Smoke—States Prepare for Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke
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As the United States begins to see more wildfires, it is important for health agencies to be ready to address concerns from the public and collaborate with other state agencies to mitigate the health risks of wildfire smoke.
Test, Test: NLE 2018 Tests Hurricane Preparedness
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In 2018, ASTHO participated in FEMA's National Level Exercise on hurricane preparedness.
Connecting Climate Change and Health Equity in Public Health Agencies
Experts from the Washington State Department of Health discuss understanding and addressing climate and equity concerns.
Joining Forces to Advance Resiliency to Complex Disasters
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In the face of a worldwide pandemic, an increase in natural disasters, and the unsettling specter of homeland security threats, it’s easy for public health and environmental officials to feel like the odds are stacked against us. But we ...
Health Agency Staff Collaborate Across Sectors to Address Climate Risks
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Environmental health and public health preparedness staff work closely together to respond to natural disasters and climate change—learn how in this report.
Leading Health Security Efforts Through Strategic Collaboration and Innovation
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Leading Health Security Efforts Through Strategic Collaboration and Innovation Margaret Nilz This blog post illustrates how health agencies' strategic plans can improve health security and emergency preparedness. Strategic planning is ...
Lessons on State Resilience and Vulnerability to Complex Disasters
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This report highlights lessons learned about how to remain resilient in the face of complex disasters and environmental events, following two listening sessions hosted by ASTHO and the Environmental Council of the States.
Examining the Americans With Disabilities Act in Emergency Responses
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On Dec. 3, the International Day of People with Disabilities commemorates disability rights and brings awareness to essential issues for those with disabilities by promoting the “well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of ...
Why It’s Never Too Early to Prep for Hurricane Season
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Health agencies play a key role in preparing for and responding to hurricanes and other severe weather events.
How Mississippi Prioritizes Environmental Justice During Disaster Response
How Mississippi Prioritizes Environmental Justice During Disaster Response Association of state and territorial health officials, astho, environmental health, environmental justice, public health, cross sector partnerships, emergency ...
National Preparedness Month: Recognizing Public Health Preparedness
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Fortunately, looking at the ASTHO Directors of Public Health Preparedness (DPHP) peer group and seeing the great work of public health emergency preparedness and response programs across the nation, we recognize that there is much to be ...