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Environmental Public Health Needs Training 101 Needs Assessment
Numerous environmental public health agencies report difficulties in recruiting qualified applicants, leading to the employment of less qualified individuals requiring substantial training.To address this concern, we are collaborating with the N...
EPA Natural Disaster Incident Report Form
This resource can be used to record water incidents occurring in public water supply sources and includes a: Checklist Damage Assessment Information Recommended for environmental public health professionals who are assessing the operational...
EPA Suggested Questions for Water and Wastewater Utilities - Damage Assessment Form
This form template can be used to assess damage to a water and wastewater system.Damage Assessment FormRecommended for environmental public health professionals who are performing assessments on water and wastewater facilities.Download Form...
EPA WARN Water System Status Report
The Water and Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN) is a mutual aid and assistance network comprised of drinking water and wastewater utilities that provides other utilities within a state a means to quickly obtain help in the form of person...
EPA Water Photolog
This photolog documents the status of utility systems and facilities after a disaster event and provides a supplemental feature when reviewing reports and contains a report form. Recommended for environmental public health and public health pr...
Epi-Ready Team Training
Epi-Ready, a multi-day training course that utilizes a team-based approach, teaches professionals how to respond to a foodborne illness outbreak efficiently and effectively by understanding the roles and responsibilities of the disciplines invol...
ER310 FDA Food Code Course
Course Overview This course emphasizes best practices to address food safety issues faced in the event of a disaster. This free virtual course prepares participants to: Identify food safety risks posed by disasters ...
Estimates of Foodborne Illness in the US
One-page factsheet highlighting foodborne illness estimates in the United States from 2011 data. Estimates include the top 5 pathogens causing domestically acquired foodborne illness, hospitalizations, and deaths.Approximate Length: 2 pagesRequi...
Excess of COVID-19 Cases and Deaths Due to Fine Particulate Matter Exposure During the 2020 Wildfires in the United States
This article analyzes data on PM2.5, the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths, and other confounders for 92 western U.S. counties affected by 2020 wildfires. It includes estimates of the association between short-term exposure to PM2.5 and the ep...
FD204 Temporary Food Establishments Course
Course OverviewThis free, four-day, virtual course prepares participants to effectively conduct:An application reviewA menu reviewAn inspection of a temporary food establishment (TFE) and institute corrective actionsThe course also focuses on:Pr...
FD207 Plan Review Course
Course OverviewThis free, five-day, virtual course provides a comprehensive overview of the plan review process for retail food establishments based on menu and food preparation procedures with an end goal of reducing foodborne illnesses resulti...
FD312 Special Processes at Retail Courses
Course OverviewThis five-day, virtual course explores the specific types of food processing in retail food establishments that requires a variance and mandatory HACCP plan. Course content includes:SmokingCuringUse of Food AdditivesReduced Ox...
FDA Appoints Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Program
August 29, 2023 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the appointment of James 鈥淛im鈥� Jones as the first-ever deputy commissioner for the Human Foods Program. As deputy commissioner of the Human Foods Program, J...
FDA COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Preparedness Plan Initiative: Summary Report
This report describes ongoing and potential prospective actions to strengthen FDA's COVID-19 response and build resilience to respond to future emergencies. As the pandemic has presented new challenges for the entire healthcare community and gov...
FDA Manufacturing Courses
These courses are currently only available to food safety regulatory professionals employed with a government agency. Please review course pre-requisites prior to applying.FD202: Conducting Acidified Food InspectionsThis course is designed for F...
Federal Funding: Congressional Update
February 26, 2024 As we move into the sixth month of the federal fiscal year (FY 2024) with no final agreement and the continuing resolution (CR) expiring, Congress needs to act鈥攅ither to enact the appropriations bill or another CR.No one in Con...
FEMA COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance
This operational guidance plan offers emergency management guidance at all levels of government. It includes:Response PlanningRecovery PlanningRecommended for Emergency response and preparedness planners.Download Guide...
FEMA Hurricane Pandemic Plan
This is a guide for hurricane response during a pandemic and contains: Hurricane Guide Hurricane Response Recommended use as a guide to train environmental public health professionals working with disaste...
FEMA Hurricane Season After Action Report
This report provides the emergency management community with recommendations for areas of improvement based on the 2017 hurricanes season and includes information on: Scaling disaster Response Staffing Sustained Community Logistics Long...
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
June 6, 2023 On Saturday, June 3, 2023, President Joe Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) of 2023, which raises the debt ceiling to allow the U.S. federal government to continue to pay its bills. The deal suspends the deb...
Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
Date posted: Monday, December 28, 2020Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDOn Monday, December 21, the House and Senate Appropriators came to an agreement regarding the fiscal year (FY) 2021 federal budget. Congress released the omnibus appropriations ...
Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Thursday, December 22, 2022dfarquhar@neha.orgCongress has released a bipartisan and bicameral (i.e. both legislative branched) spending package, known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023. The package includes all of the fiscal year (FY) ...
Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill
May 18, 2023The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies marked up the fiscal year (FY) 2024 appropriations bill on May 18, 2023. The committee approved a party line ...
Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Moving Forward, Albeit Slowly
June 26, 2023After the recent debacle over the debt ceiling, Congress is once again working on the fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget. The Senate is using the agreed-to FY 2023 amount set by the debt ceiling and the House of Representatives is followi...
Flooding Preparedness Resources for Private Water Systems
These resources are meant to assist private well and septic system users before, during, and after a hurricane or mass flooding disaster.Drinking WaterU.S. EPA: Emergency Disinfection of Drinking WaterCDC: Download FAQs on When and How to Boil W...
Floods and the COVID-19 Pandemic 鈥� A New Double Hazard Problem
This article is a literature review that points out three items to consider, which are preparedness, resiliency, and systems engineering, and contains: Guidance on how to address threats. Assess Challenges between threat multipliers. Em...
Food Related Emergency Exercise Bundle
The Food Related Emergency Exercise Bundle (FREE-B) is a compilation of scenarios based on both intentional and unintentional food contamination events. It is designed with the intention of assisting government regulatory and public health agenc...
Food Safety & Emergency Preparedness
As environmental health professionals, we support communities in an event of an emergency or disaster. Review these resources and tools to be prepared.Disaster Relief Story呦乐园 member helping with Disaster Relief in Puerto Rico Story: ANTHC Comm...
Food Safety CoE Foodborne Outbreak Investigation Online Series
The Foodborne Outbreak Investigation Online Series (FOIS) is an online self-paced training that promotes a multi-disciplinary approach to the investigation of foodborne disease outbreaks. The goal of FOIS is to train public health professionals ...
Food Safety Education Month
Each September, we celebrate National Food Safety Education Month by highlighting the tools and resources we offer around food safety education, and recognizing our members who work diligently to maintain safe food across the country. Our food s...
Food Safety Webinars
Clearing the Fog: Cleaners, Sanitizers, Disinfectants; What Sets Them Apart? A Foodservice PrimerApril 3, 2024Confusion among end users in the food service industry regarding cleaners, disinfectants, and sanitizers is common due to a lack of awa...
Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System
The Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System (FDOSS) collects information from state and local health departments about foodborne disease outbreaks. Outbreaks are occurrences in which two or more people get the same illness from the same c...
Foodborne Illness: What Problem?
Video for novice outbreak investigation team members highlighting the burden of foodborne illness, introduction to the changing food industry, and impacts on public health.Go to TrainingApproximate length: 11 minutesRequirements: NoneCost: FreeF...
Foodborne Outbreak Online Database Tool
Online interactive tool developed by the CDC to find statistics from previous foodborne associated outbreaks in the United States. Outbreak information is searchable by location, year, implicated food, and etiology.Go to Tool Approximate Le...
Foodborne Pathogen Webinar Series
Get back to basics during Food Safety Education Month. During this 4-part webinar series, subject matter experts shared their expertise on foodborne pathogens like Salmonella, Vibrio, Cyclospora, and norovirus. Don't miss this opportunity to div...
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food v2.0 Part 2 (PCQI Training Course)
We are providing two virtual, instructor-led deliveries of the comprehensive, FDA-recognized, Preventive Controls for Human Food Course NEW version 2.0. Often referred to as the PCQI training program (preventive controls qualified individual), s...
FUSE Corps
Yearlong fellowship program for experienced leaders designed around projects in economic and workforce development, healthcare, public safety, climate change, and education.FUSE CorpsResource Type: FellowshipsSource Description: FUSE is a nation...
Genus Anopheles Surveillance Method
Surveillance methods are used to understand local mosquito populations. Surveillance techniques should be targeted at mosquito species that can transmit disease to people. Active surveillance needs to be utilized to identify and control Anophele...
Georgia Inspection Portal
Provides access to restaurant, pool, and hotel inspection score for every county in Georgia.Georgia Inspection PortalResource Type: ProgramsAuthor: Georgia Dept. of Public HealthSource Description: Access to all food service, tourist accommodati...
GHS Training for Managers and Supervisors
Course OverviewGHS Training for Managers and Supervisors introduces the GHS, identifies implementation deadlines, and details the revisions to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, focusing on the new product label elements and SDS format.Who Sh...
GHS Training for US Workers
Course OverviewOSHA has revised its Hazard Communication Standard to include new GHS labeling elements and a GHS standardized format for Safety Data Sheets (formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets). This course introduces workers to the GH...
Gopher-Beaver Form
Downloadable and adaptable questionnaire template for collecting specimen information, key demographics, illness characteristics, and exposure history in a foodborne disease investigation.Go to ToolApproximate length: 5 pagesRequirements: NoneCo...
Government Affairs Accomplishments in 2022
February 2, 2023Our Government Affairs program continues to expand its influence by reaching out to the current administration, Congress, and federal agencies, as well as engaging in state activities such as tracking state legislation and workin...
Grant Awards Summaries by Calendar Year
Cycle-2 (CY 2025)Year 1: CY 2025 Application Type Number of Funded ProjectsAmount FundedTrack 1 Development Base67$335,000Track 2 Development Base181$1,689,000Track 3 Maintenance & Advancement (3-year project)65$1,312,000Optional Add-On Cap...
Grant Guidance
Grant Year 2026-27 Guidance Documents The Grant Application Guidance for GY 2026-27 is now available! Use the link below for access: 2026-27 Application Guidance | PDFGrant Year 2025-26 Guidance DocumentsPost-Award Guidance (GY 2025-26)As part o...
Groundwater
Groundwater is the water found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand and rock. According to estimates from the CDC, more than 103 million people living in the U.S. get their drinking water from local water district or private wells....
Guidance for Field Staff During COVID-19
This resource is a guide to educate environmental public health professionals and public health officials on safety measures to reduce exposure to COVID-19 and contains points on: Assess the Risk Social Distancing Disinfection Handy H...
Guidance for General Population Disaster Shelters COVID-19
This resource assesses best practices for the general population to use during emergency shelters during COVID-19 pandemic and contains:Opening disaster sheltersShelter prioritizationShelter health staffRecommended for local officials to underst...