CDC: 2022 U.S. Monkeypox Cases
- 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 with monkeypox.
- CDC is working with state and local health officials to identify people who may have been in contact with individuals who have tested positive for monkeypox, so they can monitor their health.
- Monkeypox is rare and does not spread easily between people without close contact. The threat of monkeypox to the general U.S. population remains LOW.
Patient Load-Balancing: Summary of Lessons Learned during COVID-19/Medical Operations Coordination Centers (MOCC)
As defined in the ASPR TRACIE MOCC Toolkit, Medical Operations Coordination Centers (MOCCs) are coordination elements at the sub-state, regional,…
ASPR TRACIE Mass Violence Resources
Mass violence incidents require efficiency and coordination among multiple response entities. Efforts may need to be directed toward doing the greatest…
READOUT OF CISA CALL WITH CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS ON POTENTIAL RUSSIAN CYBERATTACKS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES
WASHINGTON – Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency convened a three-hour call with over 13,000 industry stakeholders to provide…
Tropical Storm Henri
Henri has slowed and the threat to the region has decreased. MEMA Regional EOC III/IV stepped down at 10:15 p.m…
COVID-19 Vaccines
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MA COVID Command Center affirms Quarantine Expectations for First Reponders
Last week, the MA Office of Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders issued a letter to confirm that, consistent…
Tropical Storm Isiais
In addition to monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, the HMCC is currently monitoring power outages as a result of Tropical Storm…
COVID-19 Pandemic
The W MA HMCC provides support within a multi-agency response by supporting the MA State Department of Public Health, healthcare…
Severe Storm With Wind Damage and Widespread Power Outages
A region-wide facility update is being requested. W MA HMCC is in “Monitoring State” Due to last night's storm there…
Excessive Heat Event Anticipated This Weekend
Hot temperatures combined with high humidity levels are expected to create dangerous heat conditions, with the most oppressive conditions expected…
Significant Winter Storm Approaching.
A significant weather event is heading to the region starting Saturday evening. As of 3:00 p.m. Friday afternoon, the forecast…
DRILL ONLY. Flash flooding triggering multiple evacuations and mutual aid requests. DRILL ONLY.
The HMCC now seeks additional facility reporting from Berkshire County partners as flooding in the Pioneer Valley intensifies and triggers…