RESOURCE LINKS
The Preparedness Report
A bimonthly digest of informational links that contain current news clips, press releases and new information from a variety of sources on the subject of emergency preparedness and disaster response. To subscribe or unsubscribe to this report, please e-mail center@ynhh.org with your contact information. Any questions, comments or suggestions regarding the reports should be faxed to (203) 688-4618 or sent via e-mail to center@ynhh.org .
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act
(PAHPA) of 2006
The Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) of 2006 has broad implications for Health and Human Services’ preparedness and response activities. The Act established an Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and provided new authorities for a number of programs, including the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). As a result, DHHS has expanded the MRC to provide for an adequate supply of volunteers for federal, state, tribal, territorial and local public health emergencies.
The National Medical Reserve Corps
The Medical Reserve Corps resulted from President Bush's call to action in his January 2002 State of the Union address.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
A news source for information on medical topics and prevention.
The Connecticut Department of Public Health
This site features information about Connecticut ’s programs and services, public health code, publications, agency contacts, license and renewal applications and information about the public health laboratory.
ESAR-VHP
The national Emergency System for Advanced Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals website. America's health volunteers, making every minute count.
Flu.gov
One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Find up-to-date information about security updates, national initiatives and current top stories.
World Health Organization (WHO)
This site focuses on international health situations. |
