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Community Environment and Safety

(Safe, Healthy, Sustainable Communities)

Rural Alaska communities are changing. Shifts in social, economic, environmental and climate conditions are affecting the health and quality of life for Alaska Natives. The Department of Community Environment and Safety (CES) works with tribal health system, government, and public and private organizations to understand local changes and to develop strategies that encourage resilience and wellness.

Check out our 5 different program areas:

	•	Center for Climate and Health Adaptive Planning, Assessments, Climate News, Rural Alaska Monitoring Program (RAMP)

	•	Emergency Preparedeness Emergency Coordination, Planning, Support, Training

	•	Health Impact Assessment Health Impact Studies and Technical Assistances

	•	Healthy Village Environment Environmental Grants and Training

	•	Maternal Organics Monitoring Study (MOMS) Traditional Foods, Contaminants, Health Effects, Micronutrients

Our programs provide training to help communities and plan for local environmental challenges and to prepare for outbreaks or disasters. We perform monitoring and assessments to better understand the risks and benefits of environmental change on community health. We provide technical assistance and fund projects that demonstrate local innovations; with a network of community observers, we help to address the effects of change on community health. Through partnerships, open communication and attention to local needs, CES helps communities to become safe, healthy and sustainable communities. Visit our programs at right.

CONTACT US: (907) 729-2464 | mbrubaker@anthc.org | (907) 729-3496 | droehl@anthc.org

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