CDC is tracking multiple cases of monkeypox that have been reported in several countries that don’t normally report monkeypox, including the United States. CDC is urging healthcare providers in the U.S. to be alert for patients who have rash illnesses consistent…
As defined in the ASPR TRACIE MOCC Toolkit, Medical Operations Coordination Centers (MOCCs) are coordination elements at the sub-state, regional, state, or federal levels (e.g., Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA]/U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) that facilitate patient movement…
Mass violence incidents require efficiency and coordination among multiple response entities. Efforts may need to be directed toward doing the greatest good for the greatest amount of people, which is counter to day-to-day trauma triage. These ASPR TRACIE-developed resources can help…
WASHINGTON – Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency convened a three-hour call with over 13,000 industry stakeholders to provide an update on the potential for Russian cyberattacks against the U.S. homeland and answer questions from a range of stakeholders…
Henri has slowed and the threat to the region has decreased. MEMA Regional EOC III/IV stepped down at 10:15 p.m 8/22/21 and the Region 1 HMCC went from Full to Partial Activation level at this time. If you need any…
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Last week, the MA Office of Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders issued a letter to confirm that, consistent with Massachusetts COVID-19 Command Center guidance, EMS providers and first responders are not required to quarantine following an exposure to…
In addition to monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, the HMCC is currently monitoring power outages as a result of Tropical Storm Isaias. Our answering service has lost power. If you need to reach the duty officer, please contact the HMCC EOC…
The W MA HMCC provides support within a multi-agency response by supporting the MA State Department of Public Health, healthcare providers and local health jurisdictions. Standing links to state and federal partners that issue clinical or public information guidance and…
A region-wide facility update is being requested. W MA HMCC is in “Monitoring State” Due to last night's storm there have been widespread power outages and localized storm damage across the state. In an effort to understand the impacts from this…