Being prepared is something most of us have heard throughout our lives. Every region of the United States has the threat of a natural or man-made hazard; therefore, the concept of preparedness should ...

Public health preparedness and response is a critical area of focus as Defense Public Health transitions some of the military component public health functions to the Defense Health Agency. This ...

On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a news release on behalf of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, announcing the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE ...

Prevention focuses on preventing hazards from occurring, whether they are natural, technological or caused by humans. Not all hazards are preventable, but the risk of loss of life and injury can be ...

We don’t know where or when the next emergency will strike. But one thing is certain: we must be prepared. Emergency preparedness is vital for UNHCR to be able to respond quickly and reliably to ...

When emergencies strike, UNHCR’s Division of Emergency, Security and Supply (DESS) mobilizes swiftly to deliver critical support to people forced to flee. The foundation for this response is grounded ...