Welcome to the Connecticut Health Care Coalition Newsletter
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Connecticut Health Care Coalition (CT HCC) is to promote collaboration, education, and joint exercises during the planning and preparedness phases of emergency management. During real-world operations, the mission of the CT HCC is to help identify resources at the state and sub-state levels, and to collect, analyze, validate, and disseminate essential elements of information (EEIs) to partner agencies.
Coalition Updates
Join us In-Person or Online on August 20
The CT HCC will be having our next bimonthly meeting on August 20, 2025, from 12-2 PM ET. This meeting will be hybrid. If you would like to join us online, and you are not yet on our distribution list, please email Coordinator@CTHCC.org to get the Zoom link. You can also join us in person at:
The Connecticut Hospital Association
110 Barnes Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
To join us in person, please RSVP below by Friday, August 15!
Member at large nominations open now
The coalition's Executive Committee currently has a vacant slot for a Member at Large position.
Please submit all nominations using the form below by August 8. Nominees will be contacted after nominations close to accept or decline their nomination.
NHCPC Conference SCholarships Available - Apply Today
The Connecticut Health Care Coalition has funding available to sponsor registration, travel, meals and mileage for active Coalition members, partners, and guests to attend the upcoming National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference. This conference is planned for December 1-3, 2025 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas.
Complete this application by 5:00 PM ET on Friday, September 5, 2025 in order to be considered.
Sign Up for a Workgroup!
The CT HCC completes deliverables through the collaborative effort of its membership. This is achieved most often via work groups made up of multiple members, guests, and CT HCC staff.
Workgroups that require member volunteers include:
- Plans Workgroup - The CT HCC has various plans and annexes that must be created and updated this year. This group will meet approximately once a month until December 2025.
- Exercise Workgroup - The CT HCC plans and facilitates at least one exercise (the Medical Response and Surge Exercise or MRSE) per year. The cadence for this workgroup is not determined currently, but will likely occur once a month until the completion of the MRSE.
- Training & Education Workgroup - This workgroup will help guide training and education opportunities for the Coalition, and will help plan the annual CT HCC Conference. This group will meet approximately once a month from September 2025 to the month of the conference, which will determined by the workgroup.
- Communications Workgroup - This workgroup will assess communication platforms and users and will explore opportunities for improved collaboration and efficiency in communications across the state.
On-Demand Course: Application of the National Incident Command System (NIMS)
Unlock the key to mastering the essential elements of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses with our comprehensive on-demand program. This meticulously crafted course covers the critical components of IS 100, 200, 700, and 800, offering a deep dive into the core concepts and practical applications of emergency management as outlined by FEMA.
Course Highlights:
- IS 100, 200, 700 & 800 Course Content: Gain a practical understanding of key incident management elements.
- Expert Instruction: Benefit from the expertise of industry professionals with years of experience in healthcare incident management.
- Course Certification: Receive a prestigious certificate upon course completion, showcasing your commitment to excellence in incident management.
Who Should Enroll: This course is ideal for healthcare emergency management professionals, administrators, and incident response team members who are looking to learn the foundations of incident management.
Want to learn more about how your organization can become a member of the CT HCC?
Partner Trainings and Exercises
Each month, the CT HCC spreads the word about our partners' emergency preparedness trainings, exercises, and other training opportunities in and around the state of Connecticut. You can view the calendar of partner events, event flyers, and other details below. If you would like to add your organization's event to the calendar and the newsletter, please contact the Readiness and Response Coordinator.
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Register for REgion 1's Full-Scale MCI
Click the image above for the accessible PDF version of this flyer.
ESF-8 Region 1 will be conducting a full-scale Mass Casualty Incident on September 16, 2025. Register using the link below, and keep an eye out for more training leading up to this exciting exercise!
AWR-343 Hurricane Preparedness
This CT DEMHS course covers hurricane structure and hazards, advisory products, forecasting and warning, and safety tips. It is meant for all partners. There are two offerings of this course:
Offering One: August 12, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET - Old Saybrook Fire Department, 310 Main St. Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Offering Two: August 14, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET - Fairfield Regional Fire School, 205 Richard White Way, Fairfield, CT 06824
Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI) Cyber Security Classes
The AWR-432 course is relevant for anyone involved in preparedness across state, local, tribal, and territorial, communities, public and private utilities, emergency services, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and other areas of critical infrastructure. It is especially valuable for those who may not hold a formal emergency management title but support planning, response, or coordination efforts. The content aligns with HSEEP, THIRA, and SPR frameworks and is delivered live online by experienced instructors.
The National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium is proud to offer courses at no cost through the congressionally funded U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA, National Training Division.
AWR-432, Integrating Cyber Hazard Response into Exercise Planning: offers practical strategies for incorporating cyber into the all-hazards exercise process. (4 hours) no-cost training.
- July 23, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST – Virtual Instructor-Led
- August 20, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST – Virtual Instructor-Led
A FEMA Student ID (SID#) is required when you register for NCPC class. You can sign up for one for free through the FEMA Student Identification (SID) System. Please Contact Ashley Lipton, Director of Cyber Outreach, at alipton@norwich.edu for more information.
TEEX Courses are Coming to Connecticut!
The following courses will be offered through via TEEX in Connecticut in the coming months:
| Training Name | Location | Date |
| MGT348: Medical Preparedness and Response for Bombing Incidents | Danbury, CT | September 3-4, 2025 |
| MGT439: Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness | New Britain, CT | October 30-31, 2025 |
| MGT319: Medical Countermeasures: Point of Dispensing (POD), Planning and Response | Torrington, CT | December 2-3, 2025 |
DEMHS Course List
The following courses will be offered through the CT Department of Emergency Services and Public Education (DEMHS) in the coming months:
| Training Name | Location | Date |
| Connecticut CERT Connect (CT3) 2025 Webinar Series: Cybersecurity | Virtual | September 17, 2025 |
| Connecticut CERT Connect (CT3) 2025 Webinar Series: Search & Rescue | Virtual | November 18, 2025 |
| Connecticut Basic WebEOC Training | Virtual |
August 5, 2025
September 2, 2025 October 7, 2025 November 4, 2025 December 2, 2025 |
For more information about these courses or to register for a course, please visit the DEMHS training website.
All Clear Emergency Management Group has the following upcoming free webinar:
Contact Us
Email your coalition coordinators at Coordinator@CTHCC.org with questions, comments, or to assist you with any of your preparedness needs.