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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.

2012 MARCE Conference Coverage

January 9, 2012

WBAL

Public Health Program Manager Earl Stoddard spoke to WBAL-TV and WBAL-AM 1090 about the running theme of the 2012 MARCE Conference: the lack of federal funding for bioterrorism preparedness in the U.S. and the mid-Atlantic region.

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.

Creating Monsters for the Greater Good of Humanity

Posted by Patrick Rose on December 20, 2011.

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.

The Baltimore Ravens Tighten Security, Vernon Herron Tells Fans What to Expect

November 18, 2011

Baltimore Sun

Going to a Ravens game soon? If so, you'll encounter heightened security thanks to new NFL rules at stadiums. CHHS Senior Policy Analyst Vernon Herron talked to The Baltimore Sun about the new procedure for fans coming to games and how it may impact your wait to get through the gate.

2012 MARCE Conference

Monday, January 9, 2012 - 8:15am - 4:00pm

Turf Valley Conference Center

2700 Turf Valley Road

Ellicott City, MD, 21042

In September 2001, the United States experienced a series of attacks that had a profound impact on the future of the nation. The terrible events of Septemeber 11, 2001, however, were not the only threats confronting the nation.

2012 MARCE Conference

First Responder Fatigue Can Be the Difference Between Life and Death

By Clark Lee, JD CHHS Senior Law & Policy Analyst

Scathing Evaluation of U.S. Biopreparedness

Posted by Earl Stoddard III on October 12, 2011.

The Bipartisan Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Terrorism Research Center just released its Bio-Response Report Card (view Report Card). The results were less than encouraging. In total, the U.S.

Howard County Public Schools (Central Office) Tabletop Exercise

Friday, November 18, 2011 - 8:00am - 12:30pm

Board of Education Building, Boardrooms A and B

10910 State Route 108

Ellicott City, MD

Howard County Public Schools (Central Office) Tabletop Exercise

Mass Evacuation and Sheltering Planning