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Emergency Preparedness

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Rescue workers assist injured hikers near Mount Dukono following a fatal volcanic eruption, with smoke and ash rising from the volcano.
Local Guides

Mount Dukono's Level II Alert Sparks Safety Protocol Debate

An explosive eruption of Mount Dukono killed three hikers and injured five others who were climbing in a restricted area.

Hannah Pierce·May 14, 2026
Public health professionals working together in a community setting, demonstrating preparedness and resilience for local health challenges.
Services

How Local Health Departments Tackle Community Resilience

Since 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued 57 declarations of new and continuing public health emergencies, according to NCBI . Yet, more than half of U.S. states had pass

Marco Alvarez·April 26, 2026
A darkened community center and a strained hospital symbolize the severe impact of proposed 2026 budget cuts on local health services and community programs.
Services

2026 budget cuts will decimate local health services and community programs.

The President’s proposed FY 2026 budget slashes CDC funding by 53 percent, eliminating over 100 public health programs and critically weakening emergency preparedness.

Derek Molina·April 21, 2026