The other critical component of an emergency preparedness program is an ongoing set of activities for learning, practicing, testing and improving the plan. Testing, training and continuous improvement ...

“STOP THE BLEED,” a new emergency preparedness program, has expanded its training to staff members at the Wexner Medical Center, aiming to prepare health care workers in the event of a medical ...

Historically, emergency preparedness programs in long term care (“LTC”) facilities have been less prioritized with facilities understandably focusing on patient care and operations. But with the ...

Only states prepared public health emergency include 20 states ranked high in readiness by Trust for America’s Health in 2026 report.

On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a news release on behalf of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, announcing the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE ...

Blind and low-vision young adults are getting a reality check on disaster prep, thanks to a program out West that’s dialing down the complexity and ramping up the practical. The program, Learning ...

The Emergency Management Office coordinates a comprehensive program designed to: prevent, prepare for, respond to, mitigate the effects of, and recover from any emergency or disaster, whether ...

The Eureka Woman’s Club, a nonprofit service club, will be hosting a program on Oct. 16 at 12:30 p.m. at the clubhouse, 1531 J St., Eureka. Members and guests are invited to bring their lunch and ...

RENTON, Wash. -- The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), in conjunction with local school board officials and state legislators, recently announced a statewide public ...

SALEM, Ore. — Millions of people worldwide participated in earthquake drills at work, school and at home on Thursday for International Shakeout day. In the Pacific Northwest, the drills are called the ...