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Apply Today! ASPR is seeking experts to join the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) and the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD). Applications due November 22. aspr.gov/news-updates/newsro…
Call for Applications. National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) and National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD) . Apply Today! HHS and ASPR logos shown in bottom right corner.

ALT Call for Applications. National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) and National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD) . Apply Today! HHS and ASPR logos shown in bottom right corner.

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Healthcare readiness takes a community. Hear how ASPR’s Hospital Preparedness Program helps healthcare coalitions connect community partners, fill resource gaps during emergencies, and help patients receive the care they need when disasters strike.
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A hurricane doesn't wait for an outbreak to end. The opioid crisis doesn't pause for a supply chain disruption. The ASPR-led HHS Secretary's Operations Center monitors all threats 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Sean Kaufman offered Congressional staff a behind-the-scenes look at SOC operations.
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The modernized CHEMM (Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management) provides updated clear and trusted guidance to help responders identify chemical hazards, ensure personnel safety, and improve patient outcomes using clear triage and treatment guidance. Explore CHEMM: chemm.hhs.gov/
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In Maricopa County, @MRC_ASPR volunteers are helping communities to prevent mosquito-borne disease. In 2025, 82 volunteers contributed 470 service hours supporting 143 events that brought prevention education to about 90,000 residents. To join your local MRC unit, visit aspr.gov/MRC.
Medical Reserve Corps@MRC_ASPROct 19
🦟Fighting the bite starts with education. In 2025, Maricopa County MRC volunteers supported 143 mosquito prevention trainings that reached about 90,000 residents. To learn how MRC volunteers are helping in communities nationwide, visit aspr.gov/MRC.
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“RISC 2.0 [is] an invaluable tool for enhancing our understanding of risk across the healthcare sector.” - Steve Meir, Readiness and Response Coordinator, Region 8 Healthcare Coalition  By combining geographic-specific threats, facility-specific vulnerabilities, and organizational risk factors, this tool has helped Steve’s healthcare coalition take a more informed, data-driven approach to preparedness and resilience planning.  See how RISC 2.0 can help strengthen resilience at your facility: aspr.gov/health-resources-to…
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America's health security depends on technologies that don't start from zero with every new threat. BARDA is prioritizing flexible, platform-based approaches and has identified 9 priority threats for potential platform validation. bit.ly/47XchO5
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HHS Secretary Kennedy declared public health emergencies in Florida and Alabama following #Isaias. Before landfall, ASPR worked closely with state and local partners to assess needs. After landfall, ASPR provided HHS emPOWER Program data to help state support Medicare beneficiaries relying on electricity-dependent medical equipment or certain essential health care services. aspr.gov/news-updates/newsro…
HHS Declares Public Health Emergencies for Florida and Alabama Following Hurricane Isaias. HHS worked with area partners to assess public health and medical needs.

ALT HHS Declares Public Health Emergencies for Florida and Alabama Following Hurricane Isaias. HHS worked with area partners to assess public health and medical needs.

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Recovery after disasters includes helping communities address behavioral health impacts that can persist long after the response happens. This can include disaster-related stress, compassion fatigue, and strained support systems. After #HurricaneHelene, ASPR and partners delivered a full-day Behavioral Health Education Forum which equipped educators with tailored school-based tools and 110+ strategies to support students, strengthen staff well-being, and rebuild connections throughout the community. aspr.gov/readiness-response/…
Workshop participants are seated at tables in a room. A speaker stands near a presentation screen displaying a colorful diagram. The setting is for a program titled "Strengthening Behavioral Health Recovery in North Carolina Schools," hosted by ASPR.

ALT Workshop participants are seated at tables in a room. A speaker stands near a presentation screen displaying a colorful diagram. The setting is for a program titled "Strengthening Behavioral Health Recovery in North Carolina Schools," hosted by ASPR.

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ASPR is investing $2 million through the Trauma Care Readiness and Coordination Cooperative Agreement to support pilot projects to improve trauma care coordination, patient movement, data sharing, and disaster readiness. Recipients will pilot innovative, scalable models that improve trauma system readiness and access to timely, appropriate care. 🔗 aspr.gov/news-updates/newsro…
A person wearing a surgical mask and cap is focused on a task in a clinical setting. The image includes text: "ASPR Invests $2 Million in Trauma Care Readiness," with the ASPR logo displayed.

ALT A person wearing a surgical mask and cap is focused on a task in a clinical setting. The image includes text: "ASPR Invests $2 Million in Trauma Care Readiness," with the ASPR logo displayed.

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Cyber attacks have real-life impacts on hospitals and healthcare facilities. Recent ransomware attacks have caused hospitals to divert patients to other facilities and prevented providers from accessing patient records.  Attacks have focused on small providers, healthcare systems, and everything in between. Follow @HHSCyber this month as they share strategies to protect your IT infrastructure and patient data and visit the HHS Cyber Gateway at hhscyber.hhs.gov for resources to help your team #SecureTheNext250. hhscyber.hhs.gov
HHS Cyber@HHSCyberOct 1
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re sharing practical tips to protect health data and patients. Follow along. hhscyber.hhs.gov #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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After the #LAWildfires displaced thousands, knowing where people relocated and if they could access essential services was critical to recovery. Read how ASPR used data and GIS tools to identify gaps, prioritize resources, and strengthen coordination across jurisdictions. aspr.gov/readiness-response/…
A scenic view of a coastal highway with smoke from a wildfire in the background. The sky is filled with clouds of smoke. Palm trees line the road. A logo with the text "ASPR" is at the bottom, along with a caption: "Using Data and GIS Tools to Support Access to Services for Displaced Wildfire Survivors in California.

ALT A scenic view of a coastal highway with smoke from a wildfire in the background. The sky is filled with clouds of smoke. Palm trees line the road. A logo with the text "ASPR" is at the bottom, along with a caption: "Using Data and GIS Tools to Support Access to Services for Displaced Wildfire Survivors in California.

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The DS-MRN Challenge finalists have been selected! Their solutions help strengthen the nation's ability to rapidly produce and distribute critical medical supplies during emergencies. Finalists will present at the Challenge Pitch Event in Washington, D.C. Congratulations, and thank you to everyone who submitted a solution! Discover the DS-MRN Challenge: expeditionhacks.com/challeng… #DSMRNChallenge #SupplyChainResilience
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Make sure your preparedness plans cover all the people you serve. Explore ASPR TRACIE’s resources to help public health, health care, and emergency management professionals plan to meet the needs of individuals with access and functional needs, such as autism. bit.ly/4A8bhUa
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Now Accepting Applications! ASPR, through the BioMAP Consortium, is seeking agile and distributed manufacturing solutions for the production of key starting materials, drug substances, and drug products. biomap-consortium.org/solici…
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You can’t prepare for every risk the same way. During #NationalPreparednessMonth, explore ASPR TRACIE’s Hazard Vulnerability/Risk Assessment resources to identify and prioritize the hazards that could affect your organization or community before a disaster strikes. asprtracie.hhs.gov/technical…
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Behind every mission-ready K9 is a team of dedicated professionals. ASPR/NDMS's National Veterinary Response Team was proud to support the U.S. Secret Service during the U.N. General Assembly by keeping working animals healthy and ready to serve. #UNGA
A person in uniform crouches to pet a dog near United Nations headquarters, with another person kneeling beside them, holding the dog's harness. A third person takes a photo with a smartphone. NYPD vehicles and traffic cones are visible in the background.

ALT A person in uniform crouches to pet a dog near United Nations headquarters, with another person kneeling beside them, holding the dog's harness. A third person takes a photo with a smartphone. NYPD vehicles and traffic cones are visible in the background.

A group of individuals, including emergency service personnel, are gathered outdoors near a mobile command unit. One person is kneeling and scanning a German Shepherd search and rescue dog with a handheld device. Others are observing closely.

ALT A group of individuals, including emergency service personnel, are gathered outdoors near a mobile command unit. One person is kneeling and scanning a German Shepherd search and rescue dog with a handheld device. Others are observing closely.

A group of emergency responders is gathered inside an ambulance. Among them is a dog sitting on a stretcher, looking at a pink object one of the responders is holding. Everyone appears focused and engaged. Various medical equipment is visible inside the ambulance.

ALT A group of emergency responders is gathered inside an ambulance. Among them is a dog sitting on a stretcher, looking at a pink object one of the responders is holding. Everyone appears focused and engaged. Various medical equipment is visible inside the ambulance.

Three individuals are interacting with a German Shepherd near a fenced area. One is crouching and examining the dog, wearing a jacket with an American flag patch. Another individual stands holding the dog's leash, while the third leans on the fence, observing. A traffic cone and metal barriers are visible nearby.

ALT Three individuals are interacting with a German Shepherd near a fenced area. One is crouching and examining the dog, wearing a jacket with an American flag patch. Another individual stands holding the dog's leash, while the third leans on the fence, observing. A traffic cone and metal barriers are visible nearby.

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During the 4th Quarter HHS/IHS Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee (DSTAC) meeting, @HHS_ASPR John Knox engaged with Tribal Nations on ways to strengthen preparedness across Tribal healthcare systems to be resilient in the face of disaster.
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📧 Stay connected with ASPR TRACIE year-round. Sign up for the listserv and receive information on new and updated resources in health care emergency preparedness and get The Exchange newsletter sent straight to your inbox. asprtracie.hhs.gov/register #PrepMonth
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