Resources
There are a wide variety of federal, state and local agencies who can provide information and assistance in public health preparedness and response.
National Resources
CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response
Provides a comprehensive set of resources on topics such as bioterrorism, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks
FEMA
Information for a variety of audiences on disaster planning and recovery
Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Centers
Overview of all of the funded PERLCs and their missions
National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO) Public Health Preparedness Programs
Tools and programs for local health agencies, including NACCHO's Advanced Practice Centers and Project Public Health Ready program
US Department of Homeland Security
Information on national efforts to combat terrorism
State Resources
North Carolina Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response
Information about state programs in public health preparedness including bioterrorism, planning and disaster response as well as disease surveillance and outbreak investigation
North Carolina Division of Emergency Management
Information on planning for/recovering from the effects of natural and manmade disasters through preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation actions
North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology (SPICE)
Provides information on training, education, and consultation to hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other medical facilities to prevent and control healthcare-associated infections.
ReadyNC
Provides personal preparedness information for North Carolinians for all types of emergencies
AHEC Digital Library: Disaster Preparedness & Response Special Collection
An online library of resources for health professionals from the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program
Educational Resources at the UNC-Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health
Certificate Program in Field Epidemiology
An online graduate-level program that addresses the core functions of outbreak investigation, surveillance systems and methods, infectious disease epidemiology and field epidemiology methods
Certificate Program in Community Preparedness and Disaster Management
An online graduate-level program that provides community leaders, emergency management personnel and other disaster responders with the latest information and knowledge of management systems used to prepare for natural and man-made disasters, including bioterrorism
Office of Continuing Education
Offers numerous courses in a variety of public health disciplines
UNC CPHP Training Web Site
Offers free short online trainings on a wide array of preparedness topics
Public Health Ethics in Disasters
Provides a starting place for understanding common public health ethics issues in disasters
Emergency Planning for At-Risk Groups
A toolkit for local health departments offering stories, tips, in-depth topic spotlights, and resources
Staff at the North Center Center for Public Health Preparedness would be glad to assist with further information or resources. Please email us at cphp@unc.edu.