ASTHO has developed a series of toolkits that address the key information needs of public health officials in understanding and using legal authorities to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies. This series arose from needs identified by state and local public health agencies regarding certain legal questions and uncertainties that were perceived to be barriers to effective planning and response to infectious disease...

On September 13, 2012, a Joint Resolution (S.J. Res 44) to approve a memorandum of agreement that allows the Central and Prairie regions of the United States and Canada seek to facilitate cross border emergency management assistance with Canada through mutual aid was passed by the US Senate. Eligible participating jurisdictions may include any or all of the states of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New York, North...

Formidable Footprint - A National Community / Neighborhood Exercise Series A team of national, regional, state and local agencies and organizations have undertaken an effort to develop, facilitate and evaluate a recurring series of disaster exercises entitled “Formidable Footprint”. This series of exercises serves as an opportunity for governmental agencies along with community and faith based organizations to assess...