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NACCHO Releases Guide for Medical Countermeasure Coordinators June 13, 2018

Medical countermeasures (MCM) coordinators who are new to their role have a particularly steep learning curve to become familiar with their jurisdictional plans, federal preparedness guidance and requirements, organizations that can support MCM operations, and MCM product information. There are a myriad of MCM guidance documents, resources, trainings, and tools Read more →

New Resource from DHS and FEMA: Guide to Engaging Faith-based and Community Organizations in Emergency Preparedness Planning June 19, 2018

Building a culture of preparedness alongside faith-based and community organizations is key to improving outcomes for disaster survivors and strengthening the resilience of our communities. A new guide, Engaging Faith-based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers, from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Read more →

How Hennepin County Consistently Maintains the Highest Level of Readiness January 24, 2018
Hennepin County was established by the Territorial Legislature of Minnesota in 1852, six years before Minnesota became a state, and is part of the sixteenth most populated metropolitan areas in the nation. Hennepin County is the largest of Minnesota's 87 counties in budget, estimated market value, and population with almost a quarter of the state's […]

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