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Tabletop Exercise at Preparedness Summit - On Track for Preparedness: A Chemical Incident Response

  • 1.  Tabletop Exercise at Preparedness Summit - On Track for Preparedness: A Chemical Incident Response

    Posted 04-09-2025 01:31 PM
    Edited by Sarah Callahan 04-17-2025 09:12 AM

    UPDATE: Please note that this event has reached max capacity and is no longer accepting reservations at this time. An update will be posted as soon as more spots become available.

    Register now to join our interactive workshop at Prep Summit on Thursday May 1 from 8 – 11:30am! This session will feature an interactive tabletop exercise for local health departments to come together and brainstorm, problem-solve, and prepare for a chemical incident. Attendees will hear about real-world scenarios, collaborate with local health department leaders, and learn about the newly published Chemical Preparedness Handbook.  

    It's 8:30 AM on a busy weekday, and a chemical tanker truck suddenly overturns on a major highway interchange in the heart of a bustling downtown area. Hazardous chemicals are being transported in that train... Is your local health department ready to respond to the crisis? Do you know what role you play in the response? If you're unsure or answered no to any of these questions, don't miss this must-attend event! Join us on May 1st at 8:00 AM for an interactive tabletop exercise that will bring together local health departments of all backgrounds to brainstorm, problem-solve, and prepare for a chemical incident. In this workshop, you'll dive deep into real-world scenarios, collaborate with local health department leaders, and discover the newly published Chemical Preparedness Handbook. Don't miss out register now and get ready to strengthen your preparedness! Link to register - https://forms.office.com/r/EhPTa0y7Mf 



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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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