HHS Declares Public Health Emergency in Hawaii. HHS Secretary has declared a disaster in Hawaii in response to recent severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides. ASPR is working with our state and federal partners to help the people of Hawaii recover.

Today, HHS Secretary Kennedy declared a Public Health Emergency in Hawaii in response to recent severe storms, landslides, and flooding. We are providing HHS emPOWER Program data and providing crisis counseling through the Disaster Distress Helpline. https://bit.ly/4cFvKVG

This image is a promotional flyer for the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. It features a person in a white coat handling a prescription bottle, with text providing contact information: 855-793-747, a TTY number 800-876-1089, and the website ASPR.HHS.gov/EPAP. The ASPR logo is also visible.

Uninsured residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands impacted by #Sinlaku can replace their 30-day supply of certain prescription medications, medical equipment & supplies through the EPAP. aspr.hhs.gov/newsroom/Pages/EPAP-Acti...

Secretary Kennedy declares public health emergency in two territories in response to Hurricane Sinlaku.

In response to Super Typhoon Sinlaku, HHS Secretary Kennedy declared a Public Health Emergency in Guam & the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. We have pre-positioned responders and are working with territorial partners. aspr.hhs.gov/newsroom/Pages/PHE-Typho...

ASPR TRACIE and the American College of Emergency Physicians invite you to a free virtual conference focused on building the critical skills needed for to navigate challenges in disaster medicine. Register today. Space is limited. CME credit available. https://asprtracie.hhs.gov/disaster-leadership

Join ASPR TRACIE and the American College of Emergency Physicians for a virtual conference on disaster medical leadership. Learn how to address tough challenges ranging from downtime to hospital surge. CME credits available.

🔗Register Today! https://asprtracie.hhs.gov/disaster-leadership

When systems go down, the stakes go up. Building on January’s cybersecurity preparedness discussion, join the next #ClinicalReadinessRounds session where experts will share strategies and proven to strengthen cyber resilience and maintain continuity of care.🔗 Register Today: https://bit.ly/4bzs1Ye 

Early diagnosis changes the trajectory of patient care. BARDA is investing in a new AI-powered host-based test that delivers infection severity insights in just three minutes – right at the point of need. aspr.hhs.gov/ASPRBlog/Pages/BlogDetai...

Image of a blue pickup truck parked in front of a rural health clinic building Text reads, "Topic Collection: Rural Disaster Health". ASPR TRACIE branding is visible at the top. Text at the bottom mentions preparing rural and tribal communities before emergencies hit their towns.

When disasters hit rural hospitals, there’s no backup down the road. Rural providers face unique challenges, from staffing to limited resources. ASPR TRACIE’s curated resources for rural facilities can be used to strengthen preparedness before a disaster: https://bit.ly/3ZPRRjH

BARDA is seeking a strategic partner with expertise in both medical diagnostics and devices and experience supporting entrepreneurs to accelerate breakthrough medical technologies to lead the BARDA Accelerator Network Diagnostics/Medical Devices Hub. Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4csKb07

Now available: ASPR IBMSC Industry Summit 2026 agenda. Join federal and industry leaders across our 3-track program to help shape the U.S. Medical Manufacturing Industrial Development Strategy.

Register Today! aspr.hhs.gov/IBMSC/IndustrySummit2026...

Map of the United States with icons representing emergency management resources in each state, plus Puerto Rico and Guam. Text at the bottom reads, "In 2025 ASPR TRACIE continued providing support for state, local, tribal, and territorial partners." Logos for DHHS, ASPR, and ASPR TRACIE are also present.

ASPR TRACIE empowers SLTT partners and increases their resiliency by delivering trusted, real-time disaster resources. Health care leaders are connected to information to protect their communities and strengthen response plans. Learn about TRACIE’s resources: https://asprtracie.hhs.gov/

You see the national events and ASPR prepares for the “what if.” Learn how PAHPA makes it possible to provide public health and medical support at National Special Security Events, ensuring coordinated response and enhanced readiness. https://bit.ly/3NYckTx

A person is looking at medical imaging displayed on a computer screen in a healthcare setting. The image is promoting an ASPR webinar titled "Strengthening Healthcare Cyber Resilience: RISC 2.0" with details about enhancing cybersecurity and protecting patients. The event is scheduled for March 30 at 2-3 PM ET.

We’re live today at 2 p.m. with ASPR’s free RISC 2.0 Cybersecurity Module webinar.

Learn how this new module helps health care organizations assess cyber risks, assess vulnerabilities and strengthen resilience using national benchmarks.

There’s still time to register: https://bit.ly/4sjsl5u

From fire departments in California to primary care leaders in Hawaii, partners share how valuable they find the tools and assistance provided by ASPR TRACIE. Learn how TRACIE helps enhance health care readiness, strengthen response plans, and connect peers. https://asprtracie.hhs.gov/

Image of a brick building with a curved entrance labeled "EMERGENCY" in red letters. A blue sky with clouds is in the background. Overlaid text reads, "Disaster Preparedness and Response Considerations for Freestanding Emergency Departments." Below, text states, "Freestanding emergency departments can evaluate their risk levels and resources before an emergency happens with ASPR TRACIE's latest guide." ASPR TRACIE, DHHS, and ASPR logos are present.

If a mass casualty happened tonight, would your freestanding emergency department (FSED) be ready? ASPR TRACIE helps FSEDs assess disaster risks, identify planning and training gaps, and strengthen response. Review key considerations. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rQlrUh

Laboratory setting with several individuals working at lab benches. The room contains modern lab equipment and shelves with various supplies. A large text overlay reads, "ASPR invests $8.3 million to establish first end-to-end domestic supply chain for Metoprolol in decades." HHS and ASPR logos is visible in the lower right corner.

ASPR is directly supporting domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience by teaming up with API Innovation Center (APIIC) to establish domestic manufacturing of metoprolol and propofol. aspr.hhs.gov/newsroom/Pages/APIIC-Sur...

Image of a promotional poster for the Center for Industrial Base Management and Supply Chain (IBMSC) Industry Summit, highlighting U.S. Medical Manufacturing and Industrial Development Strategy. Text explaining the event is organized by IBMSC and will occur April 21, 2026, in Washington DC is present. Background image features industrial machinery.

Registration is now open for the IBMSC Industry Summit. Join ASPR, industry leaders, and federal partners to help strengthen the U.S. medical manufacturing industrial base and inform the first U.S. Medical Manufacturing Industrial Development Strategy.

Register: https://bit.ly/4dk57Y5

A group of medical professionals stand outside a hospital building. Bold text overlay reads: "New Hospital Preparedness Program Guidance Helps Recipients Enhance Readiness." The bottom section notes that the Hospital Preparedness Program, managed by ASPR, published its continuation guidance.

Through ASPR’s Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), ASPR helps health care systems protect the health care workforce, provide patient care during disasters, & more. HPP’s Continuation Guidance is now available to help awardees strengthen readiness. https://bit.ly/4lOjy91

A cyber incident shouldn’t be your first risk assessment.

Join ASPR on March 30, 2026, from 2 – 3 p.m. for a free webinar on the RISC 2.0 Cybersecurity Module. Gain a standards-based view of your posture and learn to prioritize what matters most.

Register Today: https://bit.ly/4sjsl5u

Four individuals are engaged in a health screening activity in a communal setting. One is seated at a table receiving assistance from another person, while two additional individuals observe. The text below the image reads, "Upper Merrimack Valley Medical Reserve Corps support local veterans by administering health screenings at monthly gatherings." Logos for DHHS, ASPR, and the Medical Reserve Corps are present.

In the Upper Merrimack Valley, Medical Reserve Corps volunteers teamed up with the Chelmsford Health Department to deliver free health screenings—and plenty of smiles—to local veterans. aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Meet/Pages/Upper-Mer...

What would it take to strengthen U.S. medical and pharmaceutical manufacturing?

Next month, join ASPR’s experts, industry leaders, and federal partners at the IBMSC Industry Summit to shape the path forward. Today, mark your calendar. https://bit.ly/4dk57Y5

A coordinated federal response is underway following the Potomac Interceptor Collapse. Under EPA and FEMA leadership, HHS – led by ASPR – is working with federal, state, and local partners to protect public health. aspr.hhs.gov/Potomac-Interceptor-Coll...

Amy Mouro of the DC Fire and EMS Foundation handing a plaque and commemorative challenge coins from the DC Fire and EMS Foundation and the Families of Flight 5342 to Jon Greene, ASPR Deputy Assistant Secretary for Response.

Group photo including Amy Mouro of the DC Fire and EMS Foundation and Jon Greene, ASPR Deputy Assistant Secretary for Response with the plaque.

The plaque from the DC Fire and EMS Foundation and the Families of Flight 5342

The commemorative challenge coin from the DC Fire and EMS Foundation and the Families of Flight 5342

Families of 67 victims needed answers after Flight 5342 crashed in the Potomac. DMORT & VIC deployed rapidly, working with DC's Chief Medical Examiner & the Family Assistance Center to help bring closure.

DC Fire & EMS Foundation & Families of Flight 5342 honored their service.

Hospital setting with a person in scrubs smiling at a child in a hospital bed. Text on the image includes details about an upcoming webinar, "From Pediatrics to Geriatrics: Disaster Response Challenges and Solutions," hosted by the HHS/ASPR Project ECHO Virtual Clinical Readiness Rounds scheduled for March 10.

When disaster strikes, the youngest and oldest patients often face the greatest risks. Join the next #ClinicalReadinessRounds session to learn practical response strategies to help hospitals and health care systems protect pediatric and geriatric patients.

🔗 Register Today: https://bit.ly/4bzs1Ye

Brian Mazanec, ASPR’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Preparedness, discusses advantages of RISC 2.0’s new cybersecurity module in ASPR’s latest blog. Register for the tool to fill gaps in your cyber defenses and prevent disruption of patient care. https://bit.ly/3PerJiD

ASPR Invests $9 Million to Strengthen Domestic Production of Critical Ingredient Used in Pain Management, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Overdose Reversal Medications

ASPR continues to support onshoring and domestic manufacturing. Today, ASPR is supporting an award to help combat the opioid crisis & reduce dependence on foreign pharmaceutical suppliers. aspr.hhs.gov/newsroom/Pages/Antheia-A...

The RISC 2.0 Toolkit is already helping 3,500 healthcare systems identify threats, assess vulnerabilities, understand consequences and criticality, and share their findings. Learn more about this free tool at aspr.hhs.gov/RISC/Pages/d....

Introducing the RISC 2.0 Cybersecurity Module

A new tool is now available to help hospitals, healthcare facilities, and public health organizations strengthen cybersecurity using a NIST-based assessment. Learn more about the free RISC 2.0 Cybersecurity Module: aspr.hhs.gov/newsroom/Pag...

Temporary reassignment authority strengthens state and local resilience and enables rapid response during emergencies. This authority ensures states have the flexibility to use existing staff to protect their communities more effectively. https://bit.ly/405Srwg

Here are a few things ASPR and Congressional staff saw during the Manus Bio facility tour:

✅ The site where key components of an influenza antiviral will be produced.
✅Ongoing domestic production of key starting materials for an anti-malaria drug.
✅More jobs for Americans.