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Activity 2 in Part 1 of the LHD and tribal health work plan for the current budget period states the NIMS training compliance report is due to DEPR by June 30, 2022. This activity was not waived. The completed NIMS training compliance report should be submitted to the MDHHS-BETP-DEPR-PHEP@michigan.gov email no later than June 30, 2022. If there are any questions or problems, reach out to your regional point of contact or Jim Koval.
On June 1st, a letter from the Michigan Departments of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and Health and Human Services that provides updated information about ongoing cyanotoxin monitoring in Michigan and resources available to respond to Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) was sent to local health department health officers and environmental health directors. A summary of public health actions taken in 2017-2021 is also enclosed with the letter.
Also new in June 2022 will be an MDHHS Harmful Algal Bloom Reports map which will show verified HAB reports and results of cyanotoxin tests. Once available, the map will be updated weekly and can be found online at michigan.gov/habsmap and also at michigan.gov/habs. It is possible that local health departments may receive inquiries about the map. The public can contact MDHHS-HABsmap@michigan.gov with questions about the map.
MDHHS and EGLE are requesting that all suspected HABs be reported by emailing AlgaeBloom@michigan.gov or by calling 1-800-662-9278. This allows suspect HABs to be evaluated and possibly tested for cyanotoxins, which can affect human and animal health, and for public health concerns to be addressed. In addition, any reports of HABs and associated illness in either humans or animals are being reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Thank you for your assistance with this work! Please feel free to contact MDHHS and/or EGLE staff as listed in the letter with any questions.
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