Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Dawn O’Connell announced Tribal Consultation on recommendations to facilitate Tribal access to medical countermeasures and supplies that may be needed in public health emergencies.

As part of this consultation, input is welcome on the following questions:

1. What gaps or issues did your facility encounter when requesting federal assistance for medical supplies needed during the COVID-19 pandemic?
2. What recommendations do you have to improve and address the gaps or issues?
3. What recommendations do you have to improve the request process for federal assistance to access supplies held in the Strategic National Stockpile and other federal and military stockpiles?

Please make plans to join and share your recommendations during one of the following virtual sessions:

October 18, 2021 at 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET: Register Here

October 20, 2021 at 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET: Register Here

Please send your written comments and recommendations to  consultation@hhs.gov by October 22, 2021.