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
Coalition Funding Update
The Connecticut Health Care Coalition (CT HCC) is pleased to announce that the Connecticut Department of Public Health has received the Hospital Preparedness Program Notice of Award from ASPR to continue funding the coalition! The coalition has received level funding for Budget Period 2 (July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026), and has been funded at 100%.
As immediate next action steps, CT HCC staff will begin work on items related to spenddown, including developing coalition projects that will benefit healthcare and emergency preparedness efforts across the state.
If you have any questions, please let us know by contacting coordinator@cthcc.org.
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.
HVA and Bimonthly meeting: October 15
Complete Our Communication Survey
The Connecticut Health Care Coalition ESF-8 Partner Communication and Information Sharing Assessment is open now. This assessment examines the current landscape of communication systems and information sharing platforms that support ESF-8 (Public Health and Medical Services) in Connecticut. The goal is to evaluate existing capabilities, identify redundancies, and uncover critical gaps that could affect healthcare and emergency response operations. Findings from this assessment will guide future planning, strengthen interoperability, and enhance the resilience of communication systems essential to public health and medical preparedness. Please identify someone in your organization who is very familiar with your communications to complete this survey.
MRSE save the date
The CT HCC Medical Response and Surge Exercise (MRSE) has a tentative date of Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET. This exercise is a crucial opportunity for healthcare professionals to enhance their preparedness and response capabilities. Please stay tuned for more information about registration.
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 meets monthly.
- 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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IAEM Region 1 Energy Roundtable
See the PDF version of this flyer here
Join IAEM Region 1 for a day-long roundtable on October 30, 2025 from 10 AM - 3 PM ET to discuss critical energy infrastructure and resiliency.
TAHD SHelter Training Day
Join Torrington Area Health District and the American Red Cross for their Shelter Training Day. Learn more about considerations for shelter operations during a disaster. For questions, contact Brien LaForge at blaforge@tahd.org.
Criminal-Epidemiologic Investigations Workshop
A workshop on criminal and epidemiologic investigations will take place On December 3-4 at the FBI New Haven Field Office at Camp Nett in Niantic, CT. For more information and to register, please see the link below. For questions, contact Megan Rue at mjrue@fbi.gov.
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 |
| 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: Search & Rescue | Virtual | November 18, 2025 |
| Connecticut Basic WebEOC Training | Virtual | 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.