Module 1 - Emergency Response Introduction
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- Categories:
- Integrated Mosquito Management | Emergency Response
- Faculty:
- Chelsea Gridley-Smith, PhD | Leigh-Anne Lawton
- Course Levels:
- All Levels
- Duration:
- 13 minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- License:
- Never Expires.
Description
Welcome to Module 1 Emergency Response Introduction of the AMCA's Mosquito Management During a Public Health Emergency Virtual Training Program.
Emergency Response Introduction
- Different types of mosquito emergencies (natural disaster vs disease)
- The life cycle of emergency mosquito control response
- How does ER differ from regular or routine operations
- Different levels of emergency declaration (federal vs state vs local)
- The importance of having a plan
Additional Resources:
- NACCHO. 2024. Top Tips for Mosquito Control During a Hurricane Crisis for Local Health Officials by Local Health Officials. National Association of County and City Health Officials. https://www.naccho.org/uploads/downloadable-resources/Mosquito-Control-Takeaways-Infographic-17-x-11-in-Final.pdf
- FEMA. 2024. National Incident Management System. Federal Emergency Management Agency. Retrieved September 12, 2024 https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/nims
- AMCA. 2022. Mosquito Management During a Public Health Emergency. American Mosquito Control Association. Sacramento, CA. https://www.mosquito.org/assets/pdf/amca_emergencyresponse_2022/
If you are interested in completing the AMCA's Mosquito Management During a Public Health Emergency Virtual Training Program Certificate, you MUST do this module within the overall program. If you have not come to this page from the program please subscribe to the program prior to beginning this module, please click here to begin.
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Faculty
Chelsea Gridley-Smith, PhD Related Seminars and Products
NACCHO
Dr. Chelsea Gridley-Smith is the Director of Environmental Health at NACCHO, providing management and leadership over Vector Control, Climate Change, Food Safety, Environmental Health Practice, and Water Preparedness. At NACCHO, she has represented the organization on the Environmental Health and Equity Coalition, the Retail Food Safety Regulatory Association Collaborative, and the National Vector Borne Disease Network. Dr. Gridley-Smith began her career in biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health and led NACCHO’s vector control and climate change programs for three years before assuming the Director role. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Albany, State University of New York, School of Public Health. She also holds a Bachelor of Science from D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY with a minor in Chemistry.
Leigh-Anne Lawton Related Seminars and Products
Texas Department of State Health Services
An experienced leader in entomology, Leigh-Anne Lawton specializes in vector surveillance and control programs in regions affected by arthropod-borne diseases. Her background includes managing diverse teams in remote locations and collaborating with clients on impactful reports and recommendations. Leigh-Anne served on a technical committee for malaria and dengue initiatives in Papua New Guinea. Her current role as the State Entomologist with the Texas Department of State Health Services involves educational outreach and mosquito surveillance. In this role, Leigh-Anne has responded to both natural disaster and disease related mosquito emergencies. With a M.S. focused on medical entomology and extensive field experience, Leigh-Anne is dedicated to advancing public health through effective entomological practices and community education.