Public Health Laws
Session One - Legal Issues in Public Health Emergencies
A review of public health laws relevant to emergency situations. Presented by Rachel Lookadoo, JD, Director of Legal and Public Health Preparedness for the Center for Preparedness Education and instructor of Public Health Law at UNMC's College of Public Health.
Session Two - Legal Basis and Regulations for Public Health
Rachel Lookadoo reviews government tax exemptions, the creation of LB 692 and Nebraska's Local Public Health Departments including the Interlocal Cooperation Act. Scott Mertz, Housing Justice Project Director for Legal Aid of Nebraska, presents Landlord and Tenant laws related to health and safety.
Presentation Slides - Rachel Lookadoo
Presentation Slides - Scott Mertz
Session Three - Legal Basis and Regulations for Public Health
Rachel Lookadoo reviews Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State, Local, and Tribal Governments, Clean Indoor Air including LB 395, the Open Meetings Act - LB 898, and Public Health Law.
Emergency Preparedness Partners 
Nebraska Emergency Management Agency
Information provided by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency on reducing the vulnerabilities of the people and communities of Nebraska from the damage, injury and loss of life and property resulting from natural, technological or man-made disasters and emergencies.
Bioterrorism Agents and Threats
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide information on many of the potential bioterrorism agents and threats.
Emergency Systems for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals
The US Department of Health & Human Services provides this program that verifies health professionals' identification and credentials so that they can respond more quickly when disaster strikes. Registered volunteers are able to serve at a moment's notice, within their state or across state lines, to provide needed help during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Tools 
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers the Disaster Distress Hotline as the first national hotline dedicated to providing year round disaster crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Ready.gov: Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed.
Ready is a National public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. Find information to make your personal preparedness kit and family emergency plan.
Ready.gov Kids (Espanol)
Information to help get kids involved in preparing and making a disaster plan for the family.
Be Red Cross Ready: What You Need to Know
The American Red Cross and the CDC have teamed up to provide guidance and checks lists on how to prepare for emergencies in order to protect you and your loved ones.
Nuclear/Biological/Chemical Agents Overview-OMMRS
Nebraska Regional Poison Center partners with the Omaha Metropolitan Medical Response System (OMMRS) to provide healthcare workers with information to assess and diagnose nuclear, biological and chemical agents, including symptoms and treatment plans.
Disaster Preparedness Videos from Homeland Security
Preparedness Documents & Forms 
Recommended Procedures for Planning & Recovering from a Disaster
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services provides a booklet on emergency preparedness and recovery.
NIMS Incident Command System Documention Forms
The Federal Emergency Management Association provides fillable or printable Incident Command System (ICS) resource documention forms for emergency events.
Strategic National Stockpile Request Form
Submit this form to request Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) assets for hospitals and Point of Dispensing (POD) Sites.