HHS Announces National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters

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Article Publication Date: 
5/13/2021
Summary: 
On May 13, 2021, the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) at the HHS announced the creation of a National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters (NACSD). The NACSD will be implemented by ASPR and will provide guidance to HHS regarding preparing for, responding to, and recovery from disasters with a focus on the unique needs of older adults. HHS is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on this committee. The deadline to apply is June 12.
Article Author: 
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services
Topics: 
older adults
disaster preparation and recovery
disaster response
Types/Tools: 
Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers
Populations: 
Advocates; Aging/Older Adults
Sources: 
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services
Programs/Initiatives: 
National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters (NACSD)
States: 
All States/Territories
Keywords: 
Disaster preparation
Older Americans
National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters (NACSD)

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The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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