Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, Region IX, Health and Human Services (HHS)
October 11, 2022 – Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, HHS
To meet the nation’s health/medical needs, ASPR is focused on three key priorities: 1) Extend capabilities to respond well and emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic better, 2) Restore resources and capabilities diminished during the pandemic, 3) Prepare for future emergencies whether natural or man-made.
Authorities
- Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C.
- Public Law 109-417, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA)
- Public Law 107-188, Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act
- Public Law 107-296, The Homeland Security Act of 2002.
- Public Law 100-707, Robert T. Stafford Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief Act
- National Response Framework and Annexes
- Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5, 8, 10, 18 and 21
CDR Kazu Okumura’s October 11 PPT presentation (pdf)
Region 9 Point of Contact: ASPR.R9@hhs.gov
Region 2 Point of Contac: ASPR.R2@hhs.gov
