Rural Health
News by Topic: Emergency preparedness and response
Jul 8, 2026 - Announces that the Federal Communications Commission has waived certain Lifeline, E-Rate, Rural Health Care, and Contributions rules and deadlines for those impacted by Super Typhoon Bavi in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Source: Federal Communications Commission
Jul 7, 2026 - Describes disaster response and recovery plans and training for rural Hawaiian communities led by local organizations and community groups. Discusses the focus on local needs and risks, particularly the risk of isolation following a disaster.
Source: Civil Beat
DHS: Establishment of the Alliance of National Councils for Homeland Operational ResilienceCritical Infrastructure (ANCHOR-CI)
Federal Register
Jul 1, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announcing the establishment of the Alliance of National Councils for Homeland Operational Resilience—Critical Infrastructure (ANCHOR-CI). ANCHOR-CI is an advisory body comprised of sector, cross-sector, regional, and industry councils that provide group advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director to ensure a coordinated national effort to foster a secure and resilient critical infrastructure and cyberspace, exchange best practices pertaining to technical assistance, and cooperatively maintain mechanisms for collaboration with Sector Risk Management Agencies.
Source: Federal Register