HHS Secretary Azar Declares Public Health Emergency in Virginia Due to Hurricane Florence
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"As the President has emphasized, we are fully prepared to support communities that need our help because of the storm," Secretary Azar said. "We are working closely with state health and emergency management officials to anticipate communities' needs and be ready to meet them."
Secretary Azar acted under his authority in the Public Health Service Act and Social Security Act in declaring the public health emergency in
In addition to making this declaration, HHS worked with
Approximately 300 ambulances are standing ready to assist with patient care, transport and evacuation. Two 250-bed Federal Medical Stations are staged to support care for displaced people with special health needs, including those with chronic health conditions, limited mobility, or common mental health issues.
The HHS Secretary's Operation Center, managed by the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), remains activated 24/7 to coordinate federal public health and medical support, bringing to bear the federal government's full range of health-related assets and resources. The
ASPR and CMS collaborated to provide information to state health officials in
HHS divisions continue to work with state and private sector contacts to prepare for the storm. FDA, for example, is prepared to assist manufacturing firms in the hurricane's projected path if needed after the storm. Potential flooding is one of the greatest concerns for manufacturing facilities.
To learn more about how to prepare, and for health safety information, visit the HHS emergency website. (https://www.phe.gov/emergency/events/2018-Severe-Storms/Pages/default.aspx)
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