Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness Registration Is Open for Jan. 24, 2024 Virtual eFINDS Train-the-Trainer Course: Course is only open to Western NY providers.
November 7, 2023

Emergency Preparedness First of Two Lower Hudson Valley HEPC IOC Drills to Be Held Nov. 16th: On the day of the exercise, an IHANS notification will be issued to providers via email, cell phone call, and text directing them to a HERDS survey. Those interested in participating should be sure to assign at least one person within their facility who can respond to the notification and complete the survey.
October 24, 2023

Emergency Preparedness NYC Members: Please Complete Preparedness Capabilities Survey for 2023-2024 NYC DOHMH Jurisdictional Risk Assessment: NYC DOHMH has commenced its 2023-2024 Jurisdictional Risk Assessment, an assessment conducted every five years that aims to gather information about public health threats, analyze them, and identify the most important threats based on how likely they are to exceed existing City emergency response capabilities. All NYC members, regardless of service line, are urged to complete the JRA Round 1 Preparedness Capabilities Survey, which will evaluate NYC’s preparedness level as outlined by the CDC’s 15 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Capabilities.
October 16, 2023

Emergency Preparedness DOH Issues October 2023 Aware Prepare Update: Bimonthly newsletter highlights variety of useful resources and trainings.
October 9, 2023

Emergency Preparedness Nationwide Test of Alert Systems Wednesday: Test alerts will be broadcast on televisions, radios, and cell phones.
October 2, 2023

Emergency Preparedness DOH Reminds Providers of Emergency Preparedness Requirements: With hurricane season upon us, DOH has issued a reminder to providers regarding requirements for emergency preparedness.
September 19, 2023

Emergency Preparedness DOH Issues September 2023 Aware Prepare Update: Bimonthly newsletter highlights variety of useful resources and trainings.
September 8, 2023

Emergency Preparedness DOH Issues High Heat Advisory Across New York State: Dangerous temperatures and humidity are in the forecast through the middle of the week; DOH is advising facilities and providers to take all necessary precautions to keep patients and residents safe.
September 5, 2023