Preparing for Pandemic and Public Heath Emergencies
America's governmental, non-profit and private institutions rest on firm foundations. But if a major pandemic or disaster occurs which seriously affects our critical public health systems, it can threaten these foundations.
Recognizing this fact, federal and state governments over the years have enacted a series of measures designed to enable our society to cope with a major public health emergency. Some of these measures, such as quarantines and restrictions on public assemblies, have many practical and legal implications that must be considered by state and municipal governments.
FEMA Law Associates is a firm that provides legal and regulatory consulting services to governmental units, non-profits and other organizations in the area of public health emergency preparedness.
If your organization needs education and training services about the legal or practical aspects of a public health emergency, contact our firm.
A Pandemic — Where Public Health and the Law Intersect
A pandemic or other serious public health emergency has many legal and regulatory aspects which must considered by those responsible for preparing for such an event.
For example, most governmental authorities can handle a limited quarantine. But how do you prepare for a mass quarantine if one should be needed?
It may require:
- Systems to handle large numbers of hearing requests
- Provision of judges, clerks and sheriff's personnel
- Provision of electronic or telephonic hearing facilities
- And many other resources
FEMA Law Associates can help develop a plan that allows your agency or organization to address legal and practical considerations arising from a major public health emergency.
Education and Training Services
The founder of our firm, attorney Ernest B. Abbott, has served as a consultant to numerous governmental agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Attorney Abbott can provide a customized education and training course or seminars for your organization. These can identify the legal challenges your organization faces and the measures it can take now to prepare for a future emergency. Our firm can also advise clients who may be eligible for funding through one or more of the nation's emergency preparedness initiatives.
The recent SARS epidemic required over 30,000 people in the Toronto area to go under quarantine. The current H1N1 pandemic could result in mandatory quarantine areas across the nation. Could your organization handle such an emergency?
FEMA Law Associates can assist you in your preparedness efforts.
Contact a Lawyer
For a consultation with FEMA Law Associates, call 202-349-3791 or contact our firm online.
Located in Washington, D.C., we represent clients across the nation.
