The Public Health and Safety Committee addresses and makes recommendations on legislative and policy matters concerning both public health and public safety. The committee collaborates with municipal and state agencies, non-profits, and private sector entities to enhance community health and safety through a comprehensive approach.
Specific topics include:
• Public Health: Substance misuse treatment and prevention, reduction of healthcare costs, health and safety regulations, and disease prevention and control.
• Public Safety: Crime and fire prevention, law enforcement, emergency services, administration of justice, and corrections.
The committee works directly with municipal departments including the Anchorage Police Department, the Anchorage Fire Department, the Office of the Prosecutor, the Office of Emergency Management, and the Anchorage Health Department. It also coordinates with municipal, state, and federal agencies to ensure effective integration of health and safety initiatives.
Watch the meeting here: https://youtube.com/live/LMW18KhKYYw?feature=share
To attend telephonically please dial in using the following conference bridge:
Conference Bridge Phone Number: (907) 273-5190
Participant Code – 721227#
The agenda and meeting documents can be found under the Public Health & Safety Committee's webpage .