State of New Hampshire department of health and human services
Mission
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is the largest agency in New Hampshire state government, responsible for the health, safety and well-being of the citizens of New Hampshire. DHHS is the largest agency in New Hampshire state government, responsible for the health, safety and well-being of the citizens of New Hampshire. DHHS provides services for individuals, children, families and seniors, and administers programs and services such as mental health, developmental disability, substance misuse, and public health. This is accomplished through partnerships with families, community groups, private providers, other state and local government entities, and many citizens throughout the State who help make New Hampshire a special place in which to live.
New Hampshire's disaster risk reduction (DRR) focuses on mitigation, planning, and community resilience, led by the NH Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM) website, utilizing federal grants, Army Corps projects for flood control, and state agency coordination (like NH DES for climate risks) to address hazards from flooding, severe storms, and extreme temperatures through ReadyNH.gov for preparedness, training, and infrastructure protection, aiming to reduce future losses and build a more resilient state.
Voluntary Commitments
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.