In the times we live in, we are constantly facing all sorts of emergencies and preparedness is essential to keep families safe and promote health and wellbeing in challenging situations. In this episode, we explore how Tennessee has intentionally centered communities of color in response efforts and learn about Puerto Rico’s experience facing emergencies like Zika, Hurricane Maria, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest Speakers: Dr. Tobi Amosun, Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Health Division of Family Health and WellnessJacquie Johnson, Section Chief, Children and Youth with Special Needs, Tennessee Department of HealthCamille Delgado-López, Coordinator Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies, Puerto Rico Department of HealthResources:From Tenneessee:Tennessee's Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs ProgramChild with Special Needs Emergency Alert graphicChild with Special Needs DecalChild with Special Needs Decal informationEmergency Kit Checklist for Families with Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN)From Puerto Rico: About Hurricane MariaWhat climate change means for Puerto RicoZika surveillanceCDC's Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers & BabiesPlease complete this short survey to share input on the episode and let us know who or what you’d like to hear about on future episodes: https://bit.ly/MCHBridgesPilot.