As we approach the end of another busy and productive year, the Connecticut Healthcare Coalition (CT HCC) extends our warmest wishes to all our members and partners. Your dedication and collaboration throughout 2025 have strengthened our healthcare preparedness and response capabilities across the state. We are grateful for your continued commitment to ensuring the health and safety of our communities.
Please note that the CT HCC office will be closed from December 24, 2025, through January 1, 2026, as our staff take time to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. During this period, staff will be available by phone for emergencies only. Normal operations will resume on January 2, 2026.
From all of us at CT HCC, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a healthy, prosperous New Year!
— Mary Beth, Kim, and Ginny,
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Holiday & General Preparedness: Resolve to Be Ready This Season
As we enter the holiday season, it’s a perfect time to revisit your personal and household preparedness plans. The winter months often bring increased risks—from severe weather to heightened online activity—making proactive planning essential for keeping you and your loved ones safe.
Holiday Safety:
The holidays are a time of celebration, travel, and online shopping—and with that comes an increase in potential hazards. Stay alert for online shopping scams, verify retailers before making purchases, and monitor bank accounts for suspicious activity. At home, practice fire safety by keeping flammable materials away from heat sources, checking smoke alarms, and ensuring holiday lights and decorations are used safely.
Build an Emergency Kit:
Preparedness begins with having the right supplies on hand. Stock up on non-perishable food and water—aim for at least one gallon of water per person per day, with a 7-day supply if possible. Include essential medications, a first-aid kit, flashlights, extra batteries, chargers, and basic tools. Don’t forget items that meet the unique needs of family members, including infants, older adults, and individuals with access or functional needs.
Make a Plan:
A solid household emergency plan ensures everyone knows what to do when minutes matter. Identify evacuation routes, designate meeting points, and practice your plan. Include pets by preparing their own emergency supplies—food, water, medication, and comfort items. Keep a written contact card with important phone numbers in case your phone is lost or out of battery.
Stay Informed:
Timely information is critical in any emergency. Sign up for local emergency alerts from trusted sources, follow official agencies on social media, and ensure your devices can receive critical notifications.
Resolve to Be Ready:
December is an ideal time to take stock of your preparedness efforts and set yourself up for a safe year ahead. Taking a few minutes to update emergency kits, review plans, and restock essential supplies can make all the difference in a crisis.
From all of us at the Coalition, we wish you a safe, healthy, and well-prepared holiday season.
COALITION UPDATES
Now Hiring a Readiness and Response Coordinator for the CT HCC
All Clear Emergency Management Group, LLC, is searching for a detail oriented, highly skilled and motivated Readiness and Response Coordinator for the Connecticut Health Care Coalition!
All Clear Emergency Management Group, LLC, is an experienced consulting firm that provides an array of emergency management and conference management services. To learn more about All Clear Emergency Management and this position, visit https://allclearemg.com/who-we-are/careers.
Preference will be given to Connecticut and New England-based candidates. If a candidate does not reside in Connecticut, travel on-site for scheduled meetings and site-visits is expected for coalition activities. Travel costs are paid by the coalition.
Medical Response and Surge Exercise
This virtual, functional exercise is designed to bolster preparedness for a medical surge across the Connecticut. This exercise will simulate a patient surge at local healthcare facilities, testing our region’s ability to respond effectively, protect public health, and save lives.
Who should register:
- Hospitals
- Emergency Medical Services
- Public Health
- Emergency Management
- CMED
- Long Term Care
Save the Date
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" One Voice, Many Partners: Strengthening Communication in Preparedness and in Times of Crisis" |
April 28, 2026
The Courtyard Hartford Cromwell
Please save the date for the upcoming Connecticut Health Care Coalition Annual Conference, where partners from across the state will come together to strengthen preparedness, share best practices, and collaborate on healthcare system resilience. This is a valuable networking opportunity for all health and medical stakeholders. Additional details, including the agenda and registration information, will be shared soon—but for now, mark your calendars and plan to join us!
Funding Opportunity
We’re excited to share a new funding opportunity via the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) and strongly encourage hospitals across New England to apply!
NETEC is excited to announce the launch of the NSPS Level 2 Special Pathogen Treatment and Network Development (STAND) Award, a $37.5 million grant initiative funded by the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR). This award is designed to expand the National Special Pathogen System (NSPS) Level 2 facility network, building a stronger, more coordinated, and resilient approach to high-consequence infectious disease (HCID) response across the U.S.
The application is now OPEN.
Award at a Glance:
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Award amount: $500,000 per facility
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Awards available: Up to 75 U.S. healthcare facilities
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Total funding: $37.5 million
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Application deadline: December 2, 2025, at 4 p.m. CST
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Anticipated performance period: January 2 - June 29, 2026
Why Apply?
Awardees will:
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Enhance institutional and regional readiness
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Gain national visibility as leaders in special pathogen preparedness
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Access training, consultation, and technical support from NETEC
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Join a national Community of Practice dedicated to HCID response
Eligibility:
U.S.-based healthcare facilities (excluding federal facilities and Level 1 RESPTCs) with the infrastructure and workforce capacity to care for suspected or confirmed patients with a special pathogen.
If you have any questions, we are happy to connect with you! Please reach out to us at mghbrt@mgb.org.
PARTNER TRAININGS
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Contact Us
Email your coalition coordinators at Coordinator@CTHCC.org with questions, comments, or to assist you with any of your preparedness needs.