In the times we live in, we are constantly facing all sorts of emergencies and preparedness is essential to keep families safe and promote health and wellbeing in challenging situations. In this episode, we explore how Tennessee has intentionally centered communities of color in response efforts and learn about Puerto Rico’s experience facing emergencies like Zika, Hurricane Maria, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guest Speakers: 

• Dr. Tobi Amosun, Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Health Division of Family Health and Wellness
• Jacquie Johnson, Section Chief, Children and Youth with Special Needs, Tennessee Department of Health
• Camille Delgado-López, Coordinator Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies, Puerto Rico Department of Health

Resources:
From Tenneessee:

• Tennessee's Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program
• Child with Special Needs Emergency Alert graphic
• Child with Special Needs Decal
• Child with Special Needs Decal information
• Emergency Kit Checklist for Families with Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN)

From Puerto Rico: 

• About Hurricane Maria
• What climate change means for Puerto Rico
• Zika surveillance
• CDC's Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers & Babies

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