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Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response (OHSEPR)
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Respiratory viruses commonly cause illness like the flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), especially in the fall and winter. You can take actions to protect yourself and others and learn if any viruses are spreading in your community.
State and territory human services and emergency management partners can find training and resources on the Repatriation Technical Assistance Center (TAC) website. The site also supports OHSEPR’s efforts to build a community of practice for emergency and routine repatriation partners.
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) promotes the resilience of vulnerable individuals, children, families, and communities. Programs within ACF provide disaster human services expertise to grantees, partners, and stakeholders during emergency and disaster incident preparedness, response, and recovery operations.
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.