Name
Disaster risk reduction and environmental health attributes
Session Type
Keynote Presentation
Location Name
Golden Ballroom
Date & Time
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 3:35 PM - 3:55 PM
Description

Strengthen local DRR with new resources from the US National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), funded with support from the US CDC, and designed to support public health and environmental public health (EPH) disaster readiness. The new EPH Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPHEPR) capability framework draft guidance is now available to help delineate roles and responsibilities and assess workforce capability and capacity to deliver essential EH threat response and recovery services. Join Dr. Bliss as he introduces cutting-edge tools, innovative resources, and collaborative approaches designed to enhance readiness, strengthen resilience, and protect public health by providing clarity amid complexity.