Hello everyone, as you may know a new Chemical Preparedness Handbook for Local Health Departments, developed by NACCHO, in partnership with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) was designed to assist local health departments (LHDs) in developing effective public health emergency preparedness and response plans for low-probability, high-risk chemical incidents was published.
The handbook provides essential information on chemical incident planning, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. It also includes planning checklists with recommended steps for LHDs to consider when tailoring preparedness plans to their community's specific needs.
We are eager to hear your thoughts on the handbook! Your feedback is invaluable in ensuring that this resource meets the needs of all LHDs.
Thank you for your time and input and Happy Holidays!
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Sarah Callahan MSPH
Program Analyst - Preparedness
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
Washington DC
(954)203-8734
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