Dr. Laura Herrera Scott, Secretary of Health for the Maryland Department of Health and an ASTHO Member, tells us how Maryland was the first state to sign on to the AHEAD Model released by CMS; Jessica Byrski, Senior Policy Analyst for the National Emergency Management Association, previews a webinar focused on North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene response; and the California Air Resources Board and the California Department of Public Health have developed resources to safeguard communities during smoke events.

Maryland Web Page: AHEAD Model

Maryland News Release: Governor Moore Signs Historic Agreement to Advance Innovative and Equitable Health Care, Lower Health Care Costs for Marylanders

NEMA Webinar: Navigating Crisis Communication: Lessons from North Carolina's Response to Hurricane Helene

AirNow Web Page: Wildfire Smoke – A Guide for Public Health Officials

Wildfire Smoke – Considerations for California’s Public Health Officials