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Ready or Not 2024: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism

This report identifies key gaps in national and state preparedness to protect residents’ health during emergencies and makes recommendations to strengthen the...

Book: Wave

“In Wave,” Sonali Deraniyagala recounts her devastating loss of her family in the 2004 tsunami, navigating through grief and memories while bravely ...

The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes – And Why

“The Unthinkable” by Amanda Ripley delves into the psychology of fear, crowd dynamics, and human behavior during disasters, offering insights and st...

What To Bring

This picture book follows Malia and her family as they evacuate their home due to a nearby fire, emphasizing the importance of family and resilience during chal...

Plan and Prepare! (Fire Safety)

This sing-along picture book educates children about the four rules of fire safety in a catchy and engaging manner, encouraging them to learn and practice these...

Zeitoun

“Zeitoun” is a compelling narrative depicting the harrowing ordeal of Abdulrahman Zeitoun, who, after Hurricane Katrina, bravely stays behind to car...

ASTHO Public Health and Information Sharing Toolkit

This toolkit outlines concepts and issues relating public health agencies’ authority to collect, use, and share information for emergency preparedness and...

The Impact of Chronic Underfunding on America’s Public Health System: Trends, Risks, and Recommendations, 2022

This report tracks federal, state, and local investment in public health and how underinvestment in public health programs impacted the COVID-19 response, exace...

How Investing in Public Health Will Strengthen America’s Health

This report discusses how investments in public health not only improve the health of society but also advance equity and foster economic and climate resiliency...