Although there is limited research on substance use disorders (SUDs) among individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH), DHH individuals are more likely to report experiencing all four types of measured SUDs. View this directory of alcohol and … Continued
The Community Health Equity Initiative (CHEI) at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health collects data on the social and structural causes of health (such as housing, economic stability, and access to health care) experienced by Massachusetts residents, specifically among communities … Continued
Healthy People provides 10-year, measurable public health objectives — and tools to help track progress toward achieving them. Healthy People 2030 objectives were carefully chosen based on national data. URL: Visit resource Author/Organization: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services … Continued
Individual and family preparedness tips and tools developed and/or collected by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 6/1/2024
The public-facing power outage map hosted by the Massachuetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is updated every 15 minutes. It allows the user to assess the extent of power outages iby town and/or by utility provider. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: … Continued
Show Me is a suite of tools designed to enhance communication between individuals with communication challenges and public health and emergency management personnel and volunteers during times of emergencies. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 6/1/2024
This web-based course provides an introduction to Emergency Risk Communication concepts and principles. While this course was developed for public health professionals, the content is relevant to every professional who could become involved in an emergency and needs to communicate … Continued
This Supplemental Research Bulletin from SAMHSA’s Disaster Technical Assistance Center discusses how disasters affect people of low socioeconomic status specifically and disproportionately. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 6/1/2024
This resource fro the National Alliance for Ending Homelessness provides best practice guidance for creating and strengthening pet-friendly homeless services. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 6/1/2024
This resource from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a local planning guide, response guide, and recovery guide, all for meeting the needs of people experiencing homeless during disaster response. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 6/1/2024
