HEPCs are regional coalitions of health care providers, local and state emergency managers and local public health preparedness officials who work together to develop and coordinate emergency preparedness activities. Under a state Department of Health (DOH) Office of Health Emergency Preparedness grant, HCA and the New York State Association of Health Care Providers (HCP) are responsible for participating in HEPC meetings on behalf of home care providers across the state outside of New York City where we advocate for home…