Emergency Management Resource Library Members of the public are critical partners in New Jersey’s emergency preparedness. The following resources provide important information for the public and HCC members for an array of public health threats. New Jersey Healthcare Coalition Newsletter The NJHCC Newsletter provides timely, high-quality healthcare news content on state and federal legislation, regulations, health law and health information technology. Below you can find previous newsletters that have been shared with coalition members. Issue Date Topics Download 6/20/24 HCC Meeting with NJDOH Commissioner | NJ Cooling Centers & Statewide Homeless Hotline | Psychological First Aid Online Course June 20, 2024 6/06/24 NOAA predicts above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season | Meeting the Needs of LGBTQI+ Individuals During Disasters | Global Mpox Activity Continues at Low Level Except in DR Congo Hot Spot June 6, 2024 5/23/24 Happy EMS Week from the NJHCC | New Web-Based Courses on Pandemic Planning, Mass Care | Navigating Hurricane Preparedness Season: Ensuring Healthcare Resilience May 23, 2024 5/09/24 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza | States Pass Laws for Critical Incident Mapping of Schools | Lessons Learned: Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Fire | More... May 9, 2024 4/25/24 Scientists Find Clues in Early Analysis of Newly Shared US H5N1 Avian Flu Sequences | Lessons Learned: Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Fire April 25, 2024 4/11/24 New Web-Based Training Available | Wildfire Season | Person in the U.S Tested Positive for Avian Influenza A (H5N1) April 11, 2024 3/28/24 Situation Report: Measles | Telehealth's Applications for Preparedness and Response | #HealthWorkerWellBeing March 28, 2024 3/14/24 Restoring the Healthcare Workforce for Equity Program | Letter to Health Care Leaders on Cyberattack on Change Healthcare March 14, 2024 2/29/24 HPH Cybersecurity Performance Goals | NJOHSP 2024 Threat Assessment Feb. 29, 2024 2/22/24 NJ Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan Survey | NJDOH Unveils New Overdose Mortality Dashboard Feb. 22, 2024 NJ Air Quality Resources AirNow.gov: Air Quality Report for New Jersey AirNow.gov: Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officials Revised 2019 PDF ASHRAE: Protecting Building Occupants From Smoke During Wildfire and Prescribed Burn Events PDF EPA: Smoke-Ready Toolbox NWS Philadelphia/Mt. Holly Weather Page: Philadelphia/Mt. Holly (weather.gov) NJEPA (English): Reduce Your Smoke Exposure Factsheet NJEPA (Español): Reduzca su exposición al humo NJDOH: Actions to protect health on poor air quality days factsheet NJDOH (Español): Acciones para proteger la salud en los días de mala calidad del aire Public Resources COVID-19: The pandemic response continues, including an added focus on rolling out a successful vaccination program to protect communities. CDC COVID-19 Hospital Preparedness Program: ASPR HHS Hurricanes: The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov. 30, and the National Atmospheric and Atmospheric Administration anticipates another above-average season, with a likely range of 13 to 20 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher). NJ Hurricane Resources Plan Ahead for Disasters: Ready.gov Plan and Prepare: NJOEM Prepare Your Health: CDC Coalition Resources COVID-19: Phe.gov CPG 101: Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans Comprehensive Preparedness Guide [Download the CPG 101 guide from fema.gov] Continuity Resource Toolkit: Continuity Resource Tooklit on fema.gov Emergency Preparedness Rule: Emergency Preparedness Rule on cms.gov HSEEP Guide: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) [Download the HSEEP guide from fema.gov] Hurricanes: ASPRTRACIE Hurricane Resources Additional Resources ASPR TRACIE: https://asprtracie.hhs.gov/ CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/ NJDOH: https://www.nj.gov/health/