domingo, 3 de enero de 2016

Public Health Emergency Weekly Report

Public Health Emergency Weekly Report

Public Health Emergency. Resilient People. Healthy Communities. A Nation Prepared.

Resilence Can Start with Saying Hello

When you think about being prepared for an emergency, you might consider important things like assembling a disaster kit, making sure our homes can weather storms, and having enough food, water, and medicine on hand for three days. But did you also know that simple things like knowing your neighbors can help you get through a disaster or emergency? There are a wide range of things we can do to withstand, adapt to, and recover from adversity – things that we can do to make ourselves more resilient in the face of a disaster. Learn more >>

YouTube: National Health Security Introduction

An Introduction to National Health

The goal of the National Health Security Strategy (NHSS) is to strengthen and sustain communities’ abilities to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies. It also identifies five strategic objectives. Each objective includes priorities that require dedicated and focused attention for the next four years. The NHSS Implementation Plan lists activities that stakeholders in national health security may perform over the next four years in support of the priorities. Learn more >>

Preparing for Happy, Healthy New Year

Resolve to be ready in 2016. Having a plan and gathering supplies are a few steps to ensure you and your family are prepared for emergencies and able to cope with disasters in your area. If you aren't sure where to get started, check out Emergency Preparedness and You from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Being informed and knowing what to do before, during, and after an emergency could get you and your loved ones out of a disaster safely – which is even better. Learn more >>

#Teens4Prep - Making communities stronger during disasters & every day

#Teens4Prep: Teens Promoting Healthy Communities during Disasters and Every Day

Teens across the country are helping their communities stay healthy during disasters and every day. These teens talk about ways that they are helping their communities and why it matters to them.

Check out their stories and share your own story about helping your community stay safe and healthy on Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #Teens4Prep. Learn more >>