Jennifer Lynch, Emergency Management Specialist with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, says the frequency and intensity of natural disasters is changing the way planners think about emergency response; Nathan Wormington, Emergency Program Manager for the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, discusses his experience with the public health preparedness mentorship program; Dr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, tells us about the role public health has to play in the advancement and promotion of brain health; and the FDA Food Code is updated often to ensure agencies responsible for retail food safety have the latest guidance.

FEMA Webpage: Preparedness Toolkit

FEMA HSEEP Training Videos

National Preparedness Leadership Initiative Webpage

ASTHO Blog Article: From the Chief Medical Officer: Public Health Approaches to Healthy Aging and Brain Health

ASTHO Brief: The Importance of the FDA Food Code