Resources

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.

 

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/