IEMA, NWS Develop Severe Weather Sheltering Guidance to Address COVID-19 Concerns
Press Release in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recommended social distancing parameters and how that affects people who rely on public sheltering from tornadoes.
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ACEP Introduces Stop the Spread: A Patient Guide to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ACEP Introduces Stop the Spread: A Patient Guide to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Webinar on Preventing Targeted Violence: START's CVE Training
Join the next Preventing Targeted Violence Webinar to hear about the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) training.
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IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes
This year’s earthquake drill will take place on Thursday, October 17 at 10:17 a.m.
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Organizations Needed to Host IPHA AmeriCorps Members
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IPHA's AmeriCorps Program is looking for organizations to serve as host sites. Deadline to apply is January 3!
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IPHA Section Chairs Needed
IPHA is looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to lead the following Sections of IPHA:
Read MoreEpidemiology and Health Statistics Injury Control/EMS Family Planning Food and Nutrition Nursing Professional Support Board of Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Senior Health Health Equity Sections Chair
APHA Learning Institute: Hacking Your Way to Stronger Health Security
Join the National Health Security Preparedness Index program office at the APHA Annual Meeting for an APHA learning institute that will enhance situational awareness and help you to visualize health security in your state and the nation using dashboards and other tools.
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IPHA AmeriCorps Program Looking for Individuals to Start Program in October
Individuals are needed to serve as IPHA AmeriCorps Members for 11 month term of service at various health agencies across Illinois. Deadline to apply is October 5!
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IPHA AmeriCorps Program Seeking Organizations to Serve as Host Sites
The IPHA AmeriCorps Program is looking for organizations to serve as host sites for an 11 month time period. Applications are due July 16!
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APHA's Get Ready Campaign - Staying safe this summer
To help you have a fun and safe summer, APHA’s Get Ready campaign has graphics, fact sheets and quick tips for a disaster-free summer.
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Week 14 Preparedness Blog: Soviet Union Bioterrorism Program 1945 to 1973
Check out this week's blog authored by David Culp, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Illinois Public Health Association.
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Week 13 Preparedness Blog: Soviet Union World War Two Bioterrorism Program
Check out this week's blog authored by David Culp, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Illinois Public Health Association.
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Week 12 Preparedness Blog: United States Bioterrorism Program 1960 thru 1969
Check out this week's blog authored by David Culp, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Illinois Public Health Association.
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Week 11 Preparedness Blog: United States Bioterrorism Program 1945 - 1959
Check out this week's blog authored by David Culp, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Illinois Public Health Association.
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Training and Technical Assistance for Local Health Departments and Local Governments by IPHA's Centric Illinois Preparedness Group (CIPG)
IPHA, via its Centric Illinois Preparedness Group (CIPG), is offering potential alternatives to assist local jurisdictions with their training and exercise needs.
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Week 10 Preparedness Blog: United States World War Two Bioterrorism Program
Check out this week's blog authored by David Culp, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Illinois Public Health Association.
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Week 9 Preparedness Blog: Germany's World War Two Bioterrorism Program
Check out this week's blog authored by David Culp, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Illinois Public Health Association.
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Week 8 Preparedness Blog: Great Britain's World War Two Bioterrorism Program
Check out this week's blog authored by David Culp, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Illinois Public Health Association.
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Week 7 Preparedness Blog: Japan's World War Two Bioterrorism Program
Check out this week's blog authored by David Culp, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Illinois Public Health Association.
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Week 6 Preparedness Blog: Lessons Learned from Bioterrorism during World War I
Check out this week's blog authored by David Culp, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Illinois Public Health Association.
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Week 5 Preparedness Blog: Psychological Comparison of Military and Civilian Preparedness
This week’s preparedness blog explores the psychology of military preparedness Post World War I and in the years leading up to World War II as a potential abject lesson to be applied to civilian emergency preparedness.
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Week 4 Preparedness Blog: Bioterrorism 1870 to 1918
This week’s IPHA Preparedness Blog continues a series of blogs outlining retrospectively how we got to where we are today with bioterrorism and prospectively outlining bioterrorism threats and concerns for the future.
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Week 3 Preparedness Blog: Bioterrorism Beginnings
This week’s IPHA Preparedness Blog begins a series of blogs outlining retrospectively how we got to where we are today with bioterrorism and prospectively outlining bioterrorism threats and concerns for the future.
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Week 2 Preparedness Blog: Bioterrorism History and Source Threats
The weekly preparedness blog combines past historical events and personal experiences with current readiness threats and assessments.
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Week 1 Preparedness Blog: Overall Bioterrorism Threat Assessment
Check out the new weekly IPHA Preparedness Blog!
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The Emergency Preparedness and Response Section is dedicated to creating and promoting a state of readiness and prompt response to protect the health of Illinois communities during catastrophic events, large scale disasters and health emergencies. Through regular meetings and ongoing communication, this Section supports the exchange of ideas, develops position statements, coordinates education opportunities, and works to strengthen relationships at the local, regional and state level to advance the field of emergency preparedness and response.
