Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) for the state of Hawaii
and gives the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ health care providers and suppliers greater flexibility in meeting emergency health needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
HHS’ Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response has deployed disaster response personnel from theHHS’ ASPR deployed an initial team of 13 responders to support emergency response efforts in Hawaii. Responders include an assessment team from the NDMS Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team and other public health response personnel. The experienced mortuary specialists on the team, along with regional response staff, are providing support across the state.
DMORT personnel are working with FEMA, ASPR Regional Emergency Coordinators, state health authorities, and emergency response officials to determine if any additional federal public health and medical resources may be needed to aid in responding to wildfires.
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