CDC asks the public to grade its emergency-planning paperwork
Published Date: 10/20/2026
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The CDC is asking for your thoughts on a new form called the Public Health Emergency Management Capacity Assessment Tool. They want to make sure this form is useful, clear, and not too much work for people to fill out. You’ve got 30 days to share your ideas, so jump in and help shape how public health emergencies get managed!
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