Preparedness
We partner with local and national environmental health organizations to identify needs and develop tools to assist you in preparing for and responding to natural and human-made emergencies, including the awareness, planning, response, and recovery periods of the response.
HiAP Preparedness Guide
The Health In All Policies Preparedness (HiAP) Guide provides a framework to taking a HIAP approach to public health preparedness to improve the depth and effectiveness of collaboration at all stages of response. | Learn More
Concurrent Disasters Needs Assessment Report
This report is a summary of the identified gaps and challenges faced by local environmental and public health agencies when responding to concurrent disasters and suggests resources to address these challenges. | 2022 ReportPreparedness Committee
Our Preparedness Committee brings together public and private sector environmental health and emergency management experts to develop position and policy statements, guidance and resources, and identify training gaps, best practices, and funding. | Preparedness CommitteeDisaster Resources
- Post-Hurricane Health & Safety Work Partnership | Webpage
- Radiological and Chemical Preparedness Resources | Webpage
- Food Safety and Emergency Preparedness | Webpage
- Flooding Preparedness and Response for Private Water Systems | Webpage
- Wildfires and Emergency Preparedness | Webpage
- Preparedness & Response for Septic Systems | Webpage
Additional Resources
- Preparedness Webinars | Webpage
- Webinar on the Comprehensive Disaster Assessment and Readiness Toolkit | YouTube
- 2014 Dallas, Texas, Ebola Incident: Global Implications to All-Hazards Preparedness and Health Care Worker Protection | Abstract
- Preparedness Go-Bag | Blog
- Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies | PDF
- Environmental Health Assessment Form for Disaster Shelters | CDC Form
- Mobile Products include FEMA App | FEMA App