CHHS Leads First Summit in DC Aimed at Keeping City Agencies Operational Following an Emergency

On January 13th, CHHS teamed up with the District of Columbia's Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency to host the city's first Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning Summit.

Military Leaders Honor CHHS Staff Members

Congratulations to CHHS Senior Law & Policy Analyst Megan Timmins, Exercise and Training Program Director Christina Crue and Senior Law & Policy Analyst Ulka Ghanta. Each of them received a Certificate of Commendation from U.S. Navy Vice Admiral John M.

Fall and Winter 2011 Newsletter

Friday, December 16, 2011

The CHHS semiannual newsletter chronicles our most recent work and accomplishments. Printed copies are distributed and mailed to our contacts across the country. If you are interested in receiving a copy of our newsletter, click here to fill out the sign up form.

First Responder Fatigue Can Be the Difference Between Life and Death

By Clark Lee, JD CHHS Senior Law & Policy Analyst

Children and Disaster Planning: The National Commission on Children and Disasters' Findings and Recommendations

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

This article focuses on the National Commission on Children and Disasters' 2010 Report regarding disaster planning for children. This article recommends measures to ensure best practices in planning for children in disasters. It also highlights the unique needs of children and sheds light on the differences between planning for children and planning for other at-risk populations.

Implementation of Title VII of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.

FEMA’s Guidance on Planning for Integration of Functional Needs Support Services in General Population Shelters: Progress despite practical impediments

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

This article identifies the key elements of Federal Emergency Management Agency’s November 2010 Guidance on Planning for Integration of Functional Needs Support Services in General Population Shelters.

Establishing Human Rights Protections in Postdisaster Contexts

Monday, December 20, 2010

Postdisaster environments are proven battlegrounds for human rights violations, and a binding international instrument speaking directly to the right to postdisaster human rights protections is a critical and necessary strategy in international disaster response and recovery efforts.

Winter 2010 Newsletter

Monday, November 15, 2010

Redefining Regional Planning

Friday, October 1, 2010

In the wake of recent disasters including September 11, 2001, and the 2005 hurricane season, regional planning has become a high priority. Despite the 2007 release of the National Preparedness Guidelines, improving regional collaboration has continued to be a significant challenge and remains immeasurable.

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