Wednesday, May 12,  2021  from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET [English] 
Friday, May 14, 2021 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM ET [Spanish]

The National Preparedness Division from the Puerto Rico Caribbean Area Office for FEMA Region 2 is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to bring stakeholders in the Caribbean a virtual webinar series. As we approach a second hurricane season during the COVID-19 pandemic, there remains a need for health and social services stakeholders to better understand HHS programs during a Public Health Emergency, including waivers and flexibilities to standard programs. 

The fourth webinar in the series will focus on public health and primary care during a federally declared emergency. Speakers will be featured from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  They will discuss their agencies roles during disasters, and the unique context of response during COVID-19 in preparing for 2021’s Hurricane Season. They will also share lessons learned from the Hurricanes Irma and Maria response efforts. 

Who should attend? The whole community, individuals and families, local, state, federal government  officials, volunteer and community-based organizations, and private sector.