Get Ready Report

Get Ready Report Podcast, episode 53: "Celebrating Get Ready Day 2022" Sep 19, 2022

In this episode, APHA's summer 2022 interns give an overview of Get Ready Day, and the important issues around emergency preparedness this year. They also highlight ways individuals can get a little more prepared to protect their health and the health of their communities and loved ones.

Stop the Bleed: Help empower the public to stop severe bleeding in an emergency May 31, 2019

APHA's Get Ready Report talks to Dr. Lenworth Jacobs, chairman of the Hartford Consensus and leader of the American College of Surgeon’s “Stop the Bleed” Program.

Preparedness, climate and urban areas Sep 28, 2018

Patrick Kinney, a Beverly Brown professor of Urban Health at Boston University’s School of Public Health, speaks with Get Ready about preparedness, heat and climate change in urban areas.

Preparedness and health equity Sep 28, 2018

Nicolette Louissaint, executive director of Healthcare Ready, speaks with Get Ready about disaster preparedness and how it relates to health equity.

Get Ready Report podcast 49: Preparing for the next public health emergency Sep 06, 2017

The Get Ready Report interviews Linda Landesman, co-author of “Landesman’s Public Health Management of Disasters: The Practice Guide, 4th edition,” about disaster preparedness.

Get Ready Report Podcast 48: Summertime food safety Jul 31, 2017

The Get Ready Report speaks to Glenn Morris, director of the Emerging Pathogens Institute at the University of Florida, on how you can avoid getting sick from summertime food by following safety practices.

Get Ready Report podcast, episode 47: What Americans need to know about Zika Aug 05, 2016

The Get Ready Report speaks to Ben Beard, branch chief for the Bacterial Diseases Branch in the Division of Vector-Borne Disease at the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases about what Americans should know about Zika.

Get Ready Report Podcast, episode 46: "Zika preparedness and prevention" Feb 18, 2016

In this episode of APHA’s Get Ready Report, we speak with Jill Holdsworth, MS, CIC, NREMT, chair of the emergency preparedness committee for the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, about how Americans can protect themselves against Zika virus. Holdsworth is interviewed by Daniel Greenberg, senior communications specialist at APHA

Get Ready Report podcast, episode 45: Get Smart About Antibiotics Week Nov 18, 2015

In this episode of APHA’s Get Ready Report, we speak with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Associate Director for Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention Programs Arjun Srinivasan, MD, about how Americans can help fight against antibiotic resistance — and prevent it from creating health emergencies. We’ll hear about Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, which runs from Nov. 16-22.

Get Ready Report: How to keep food safe in emergencies Sep 28, 2015

In this episode of APHA’s Get Ready Report, we speak with USDA Food Safety Specialist Marianne Gravely, about how Americans can plan ahead to keep their food safe. We’ll hear about two apps from the USDA, as well as one of their recent campaigns.

Get Ready Report podcast, episode 43: Why preparedness matters in housing Jun 09, 2015

In this episode of the Get Ready Report, we speak with Dr. Warren Friedman, senior adviser to the director at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes about their efforts to comprehensively address housing health and safety hazards.

Get Ready Report, episode 42: Working with minority communities to prepare for disasters Apr 27, 2015

In this episode, we talk with Nicole Lurie, assistant secretary for preparedness and response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about minority health, preparedness and using technology to prepare for disasters.

Get Ready Report Podcast, episode 41: Seniors and immunization Sep 04, 2014

In this episode, the Get Ready team interviews Steven Cohen, an assistant professor within the Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, Epidemiology Division, at Virginia Commonwealth University. Cohen, Section Councilor of APHA’s Aging and Public Health Section, discusses the importance of immunizations in the aging population. He is interviewed by Get Ready team member Nathan Bhatti.

Get Ready Report Podcast, episode 40: Get ready for extreme heat: tips on heat safety and preparedness Aug 29, 2014

In this episode, the Get Ready team interviews Dr. Ethel Taylor of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Environmental Health. Dr. Taylor discusses the risks associated with heat stroke and heat exhaustion, and ways you can prepare yourself before and during a heat wave. She is interviewed by Get Ready team member Lavanya Gupta.

Climate change: What you need to know to get ready for summer Jul 23, 2014

In this episode, the Get Ready team interviews Kim Knowlton, DrPH, senior scientist of the National Resources Defense Council’s Health & Environment Program, and co-deputy director of NRDC’s Science Center. Knowlton is also a clinical professor of environmental health sciences at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, and a member of the American Public Health Association’s Environment Section.She talks about how climate change affects us during warmer months, and how we can prepare for a safe and fun summer. Knowlton is interviewed by Get Ready team member Lavanya Gupta.

June is National Safety Month Jun 19, 2014

In this episode, the Get Ready team interviews Alex Pasculle, National Youth Preparedness Council member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). He talks about the impact that students can have in preparing their schools and communities for emergencies, and his experience as a member of the National Youth Preparedness Council. Pasculle is interviewed by Get Ready team member Lavanya Gupta.

Get Ready for an Emergency with a Baby on Board May 01, 2014

In this episode, the Get Ready team interviews Miriam Erdosi, Associate Director of Program Services at the March of Dimes’ California Chapter. She talks about APHA's Get Ready Campaign and and March of Dimes' collaboration on six fact-sheets about general preparedness and specific disasters, and the special considerations pregnant women and families with infants need to make when putting together a disaster kit and emergency plan. Erdosi is interviewed by Get Ready team member Lavanya Gupta..

Get Your Emergency Stockpile Ready Mar 06, 2014

In this episode, the Get Ready team interviews Cheryl Kravitz, director of communication at the American Red Cross, National Capital Region. She talks about the importance of building and updating an emergency stockpile in your home, office and car, because you never know where you'll be when disaster strikes. Karavitz is interviewed by Get Ready team member Lavanya Gupta.

Get Winter Ready for your Commute Feb 27, 2014

In this episode, the Get Ready team interviews Caroline Laurin, manager of media relations and deputy chief spokesperson for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, also known as WMATA. She talks about the importance of being prepared for unexpected bus or train delays when commuting to work or school, especially in the colder winter months. She is interviewed by Get Ready team member Nathan Bhatti.

Family Communication during an Emergency Dec 12, 2013

In this episode, the Get Ready team interviews Jeffrey Mitchell, PhD, clinical professor of emergency health services at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, and co-founder of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. He talks about the importance of establishing a simple and effective family communication plan that includes backup plans in case things don’t go as expected during an emergency. Mitchell is interviewed by Get Ready team member Lavanya Gupta.

Global Handwashing Day Oct 09, 2013

In this episode, the Get Ready team interviews Alfonso Contreras, regional advisor for health promotion at the Pan American Health Organization (regional office of the World Health Organization). He discusses the importance of regularly handwashing with soap, and Global Handwashing Day, which is celebrated annually on October 15. Contreras is interviewed by Get Ready team member, Lavanya Gupta.

Immunization Awareness Aug 28, 2013

In this episode, we interview Dr. Bruce Gellin, director of the National Vaccine Program Office at the US Department of Health and Human Services. Gellin discusses the importance of immunizations for people of all ages, and reminds us that the start of the school year is a good time to prepare yourself against common infectious diseases by updating your immunization record.

Travel Safety Jul 11, 2013

In this episode, we interview Mike MacNair, President and CEO of MacNair Management American Express. He offers his experience in and knowledge of the travel industry to shed light on ways to help families prepare for emergencies before and during travel. MacNair is interviewed by Get Ready team member Lavanya Gupta.

Hurricane Preparedness Jun 06, 2013

In this episode, we speak with James Franklin, Branch Chief, and Dennis Feltgen, Public Affairs Officer of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Hurricane Center. They provide tips on how to prepare yourself for the 2013 hurricane season, which began on June 1. Franklin and Feltgen are interviewed by Daniel Greenberg, APHA Public Affairs and Advocacy Communications Specialist.

Mental Health and Emergencies May 03, 2013

In this episode, we speak with Robert Motta, director of the Child and Family Trauma Institute at the Saltzman Community Services Center at Hofstra University. He provides tips for mental health emergency preparedness and shares his experience of working with patients who faced the traumatic aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Motta is interviewed by Get Ready team member Nathan Bhatti.

Winter 2013 flu news you can use Jan 11, 2013

CDC Medical Officer Dr. Michael Jhung provides an update for the 2012-2013 flu season, which could be severe. The good news is, it's not too late to get your flu shot!

Digital Disaster Preparedness Dec 17, 2012

Amy Donahue, MLIS, AHIP, the User Education & Reference Librarian at the Medical College of Wisconsin, offers tips on using technology to help you prepare for an emergency, as well as advice about getting your tech gear disaster-ready.

How to stay safe in hot weather May 22, 2012

In this episode, Linda Degutis, DrPH, MSN, speaks with The Nation's Health Reporter Teddi Dineley Johnson about heat-related illnesses. Degutis, former President of the American Public Health Association, offers tips for staying safe in hot weather and describes the warning signs of heat-related illnesses.

Tips for creating a useful first-aid kit Mar 07, 2012

What should you put in your first-aid kit? Richard Bradley, MD, a member of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council and an associate professor of emergency medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, provides tips on what you need to have on hand for common household emergencies.

02 Preparing for disasters_ Information for people with disabilities (Part 2).mp3 Feb 22, 2012

In this episode, Danielle Bailey, MPH, research assistant at the Oregon Office on Disability & Health, speaks with The Nation's Health Reporter Teddi Dineley Johnson about disaster preparedness for people living with disabilites. Bailey offers tips on sheltering in place, preparing a disaster kit, dealing with power and communication service outages, and more. (Part 2 of 2)

Preparing for disasters: Information for people with disabilities, part 1 Feb 22, 2012

In this episode, Danielle Bailey, MPH, research assistant at the Oregon Office on Disability & Health, speaks with The Nation's Health Reporter Teddi Dineley Johnson about disaster preparedness for people living with disabilites. Bailey offers tips on sheltering in place, preparing a disaster kit, dealing with power and communication service outages, and more.

Flu Near You (Part B) Feb 15, 2012

Michelle Holshue, RN, the American Public Health Association’s Flu Near You fellow, discusses the Flu Near You Challenge for APHA members and offers tips to recruit new users into the system.

Flu Near You (Part A) Feb 15, 2012

This episode, “Flu Near You - Bringing the public into public health surveillance,” Pooja Bhandari interviews Michelle Holshue, RN, BSN, the American Public Health Association’s Flu Near You fellow, to discuss this new flu-tracking tool.

Workplace Preparedness Dec 06, 2011

This episode, Workplace Preparedness, interviews Bob Boyd president and CEO of Agility Recovery, a company that develops disaster preparedness plans for the workplace and business continuity solutions. By the Nation’s Health reporter, Teddi Johnson.

Preparing Elderly for Disasters Jul 08, 2011

Emergencies and disasters can strike in the blink of an eye and everybody has to be prepared. But older adults often have some special needs. To help seniors and caregivers plan their preparedness stategy, the Get Ready campaign recently interviewed Jim Judge, executive director for Lake Sumter EMS, Inc., in Mount Dora, Florida and a member of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council and chair of the Disaster Health Subcommittee.

Plan ahead to keep safe, warm and healthy in cold weather Mar 01, 2011

APHA’s Get Ready campaign interviews John Lindsay, Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies at Brandon University in Monitoba, Canada and a member of the American Red Cross’ Scientific Advisory Council on preparing for the cold weather.

It takes more than duct tape to prepare for emergencies: preparedness tips from the Maine Public Health Association Mar 01, 2011

APHA’s Get Ready campaign interviews Tina Pettingill, executive director of the Maine Public Health Association, on the launch of their new preparedness campaign called GetMEReady.

Preventing pneumococcal illness: Vaccines can prevent pneumococcal disease in all age groups Mar 01, 2011

APHA’s Get Ready campaign interviews William Schaffner, MD, infectious disease specialist and co-chair of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and its Pneumococcal Disease Advisory Board on the importance of getting vaccines to prevent pneumococcal disease in all age groups.

Proper hand-washing keeps day care kids healthy and safe Dec 15, 2010

APHA's Get Ready Campaign interviews Bobette Thompson, president of the National Association of Child Care Professionals on the importance of hand-washing for children and parents.

Food Drives: How your community can address hunger Dec 15, 2010

Teddi Johnson, The Nation's Health reporter interviews Molly McGlinchy, Food Resources Coordinater for the Capital Food Bank in Washington, DC. The interview focuses on the importance of food donations in communities.

ACBI Business Plan Development Training- November 9, 2010 Nov 30, 2010

TCC Group & BWB Solutions facilitated a business plan development training at the 138th Annual Meeting in Denver, CO. This technical assistance session is a part of a series of trainings offered to provide Affiliates with the training and resources to develop their individual business plan. This session focused on "Understanding and Strengthening your Business Model, Fiscal Elements and Management and Operations."

Shelter in Place Aug 03, 2010

Shelter in place: What you need to know about staying put during an emergency

Q&A with Darryl J. Madden, Director of the Federal Emergency Ready Campaign

Tips on what to do when authorities tell you to stay at home, work, school or other locations during an emergency.

Preparedness across the nation: Kansas Public Health Association helps residents get ready Apr 29, 2010

Released: April 29, 2010 Running time: 12:56 Narrators: Jessica Murray, Component Affairs Assistant, American Public Health Association Description: Elaine Swartz, Executive Director of the Kansas Public Health Association discusses her association’s involvement in the Get Ready Campaign and explains the details of an upcoming collaboration to help broaden awareness of the importance of preparedness in Kansas.

Pets and Disasters Feb 25, 2010

Senior Director of Emergency Services for the Humane Society of the United States, Scotlund Haisley, provides essential information about domesticated animal instincts and behaviors and the importance of preparing for pets during an emergency. Mr. Haisley also discusses the resources available to pets during disasters.

Amanda Ripley Podcast 1 Sep 14, 2009

Get Ready Episode 11: Interview with Amanda Ripley about “The Unthinkable” Part 1

Interview with Amanda Ripley, conducted by Teddi Dinely Johnson, reporter, The Nation’s Health, APHA; narrated by Jessica Murray, component affairs assistant, APHA. Part 1 of this interview is also available as a podcast and a transcript.

Podcast Highlights: Amanda Ripley discusses the thought process that people encounter during a disaster. Ripley talks about some counterproductive things that occur in human cognition during a disaster and she discusses the effectiveness of preparedness and its effect on human reaction during extreme situations. Also, she discusses the surprising, yet common characteristics of human behavior that are more helpful than expected. Get the details by listening to this podcast.

Amanda Ripley Part 2 Sep 10, 2009

The discussion with Amanda Ripley continues to outline the unexpected response of the general public in comparison to the expectations of the public by emergency responders. Human behavior when emergency responders are not present is also explored. Ripley also goes into further detail about why innate survival tactics are helpful and how people are able to lessen chaos during an emergency, especially an unpredictable emergency. Information about where to find the book “The Unthinkable” is also mentioned. Find out where by listening to this podcast.

Zoonotic diseases, part2 Jul 09, 2009

Lonnie King, DVM, director of the National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne and Enteric Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provides and overview of zoonotic diseases and discusses ways to prevent contamination.

Across the Nation Jun 30, 2009

“Across the Nation is an interview between the American Public Health Association and the Idaho Public Health Association about their involvement in the Get Ready Campaign. The Executive Director, Mary Ann Reuter explains why they are a positive example for other organizations aspiring to become more involved with the Get Ready initiative.”

Zoonotic diseases, part1 May 21, 2009

Podcast highlights: CDC’s King breaks apart the word “zoonotic,” outlines the history of zoonoses, and gets us current on this type of infectious disease. He also stresses various ways to protect ourselves against possible infection. Find out more about zoonotic diseases and prevention methods by listening to this podcast.

Get Ready Expansion Podcast Feb 04, 2009