NACAA Continuity of Operations
March 13, 2020 – Clean Air Agencies help protect the public from breathing harmful air during emergencies, but some clean air agencies have themselves also been directly impacted by disasters like earthquakes, floods, fires, epidemics, and cyberattacks. What would you do if the building your agency works in suddenly burned down? What plan would you follow if an epidemic meant some key people from your team were all unable to come to the office? How would you accomplish your essential business functions if your server room flooded? These kinds of situations call for a COOP Plan. Click here for more information.
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Perflouroakyls (PFAS)
July 26, 2018 – NACAA has begun exploring whether there may be air pollution issues of concern to the state and local clean air agencies relating to perflouroakyls (PFAS). Click here for more information.
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Air Quality Sensors
January 18, 2018 – Air quality sensors have hit the market and offer a wide range of designs and capabilities. Policymakers are starting to ask whether these devices, which collect highly localized, real-time data on air pollution, have promise as a tool that complements the existing air quality monitoring network. This factsheet draws on research into sensors by clean air agencies. It highlights issues for agencies wanting to learn more about sensors to consider, and provides ideas on where to turn to for more information.
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Wildfires and Smoke
October 23, 2017 – By October 2017, one of the worst fire seasons in U.S. history had cost dozens of lives and destroyed many neighborhoods. Wildfires pose immediate danger to lives and property, but air quality affected by smoke and ash may also pose large, hidden impacts far from the flames. This factsheet draws on lessons learned by clean air agencies from recent wildfire responses. It highlights wildfire issues that are faced by clean air agencies, and explores – for non-experts – how these fires impact public health. It also offers ideas for decision-makers in communities affected by wildfires about where to get more information for to help manage effects on clean air.
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Hurricanes and Mutual Aid
Friday, September 8, 2017 – A number of NACAA members are facing unprecedented challenges this hurricane season. The road to recovery for those affected may be long. This factsheet helps distill the experience of NACAA members who have faced previous natural disasters, including the long recovery period that follows, and suggests new ways NACAA can help its members help each other in times of need.
