The National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities
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AB 1930 (Torrico): Help All Californians in a Disaster

This bill requires that the Director of California’s Office of Emergency Services considers the multiple languages and needs of populations who have limited English proficiency (LEP) and to incorporate their needs into emergency planning, response, and recovery training.   

Subtopics: Language Access Services, Phase 3 - Warning
Language(s): English

Imterim Implementation Guide for the National Health Security Strategy

This resource is the implementation plan for the National Health Security Strategy (NHSS). It summarizes the strategic objectives of the NHSS and lays out activities to be carried out.

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Building Partnerships, Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English

National Health Security Strategy (USA)

This resource reflects current approaches and priorities for improving our Nation's ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from a major health incident. 

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Building Partnerships, Building Trust, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English

National Standards on Culturally And Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)

The 14 culturally and linguistically appropriate service (CLAS) standards listed here vary in stringency and are intended to be utilized by health care professionals to make practices more culturally and linguistically accessible.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Language Access Services
Language(s): English

Preparedness Resources for Tribal Leaders

Subtopics: Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English