In this update:

• Seasonal Climate and Health Outlook – Spring 2025
• Noontime Nugget
• Radiation Needs Assessment

Upcoming events:

February

26 | Noontime Nugget

Month 

13 | Monthly PHEP Partners Meeting.
17-19 | Cobalt Magnet national level exercise – CHECC play.
20 | Preparedness Lunch & Learn.
27 | Noontime Nugget.
31 | Q3 contact information updates due.
31 | IPPW documentation due.

Seasonal Climate and Health Outlook – Spring 2025

The MI Climate and Health Adaptation Program with MDHHS put together a seasonal climate and health outlook to help emergency preparedness coordinators (or healthcare workers depending on who the email is going to) prepare for climate-related hazards. This outlook shares the weather forecast for March, April, and May and includes health information on the following climate hazards: extreme cold, storms, flooding, ticks, drought, and wildland fire.

Questions can be sent to Caroline Helsen, MICHAP Program Manager, at helsenc@michigan.gov.

Noontime Nugget

Join us every 4th Tuesday of the month at noon to learn more about DEPR's different programs and software. The next Noontime Nugget will be Tuesday, February 25.

Who should attend: Staff from DEPR, regional Healthcare Coalitions, local Health Departments, and Tribes.

Teams Link: Click here to join the meeting

Radiation Needs Assessment

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) has been working with the National Alliance for Radiation Readiness (NARR) on a Radiation Needs Assessment. The purpose is to establish a baseline level of knowledge and potential gaps in radiation readiness among public health, emergency management and other healthcare professionals. Please complete by February 28, 2025.

Regional Points of Contact

Region 1: Denise Fleming
Region 2N & 2S: Jeannie Byrne
Region 3: Jim Koval
Region 5: April Walton
Region 6: Jessica Gould
Region 7: Jeannie Byrne
Region 8: Kerry Chamberlain
Tribes: Terra Riddle & Rose Ann Davis

This message is being sent to the Division of Emergency Preparedness & Response, Tribal Health Care Coordinator, Local Health Department Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, and Local Health Department Health Officer mailing lists.