Goals and Objectives
Conference Goals:
- Share tools, templates and lessons learned that will enhance the
ability of public health to respond to emergencies and future pandemics
across Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
- Build resiliency and improve emergency preparedness, response and
recovery of state, local and tribal agencies.
- Develop an understanding of the public health target capabilities
and their impact on public health agencies, including grant duties and
reporting.
- Build upon lessons learned from the H1N1 pandemic.
Who Should Attend
Local public health and Tribal preparedness staff (2-3 per agency),
Minnesota Department of Health staff, Healthcare system preparedness
partners (1-2 per region); emergency managers; Homeland Security staff;
regional nurse consultants and epidemiologists; and other preparedness
consultants and staff.
Please note: Conference registration,
meals and a one night stay at the Northland Inn are free for 2-3 attendees
from each local public health and Tribal government agency and other invited
preparedness staff.