About the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD)

The HHS Secretary, in consultation with such other heads of federal agencies as may be appropriate, will appoint a maximum of 25 members to the NACCD, ensuring that the total membership is an odd number. The NACCD shall consist of at least 13 non-federal voting members, including the Chairperson, including:

1. At least 2 non-federal professionals with expertise in pediatric medical disaster planning, preparedness, response, or recovery;
2. At least 2 representatives from State, local, Tribal, or territorial agencies with expertise in pediatric disaster planning, preparedness, response, or recovery;
3. At least 4 members representing health care professionals, which may include members with expertise in pediatric emergency medicine; pediatric trauma, critical care, or surgery; the treatment of pediatric patients affected by chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear agents, including emerging infectious diseases; pediatric mental or behavioral health related to children affected by a public health emergency; or pediatric primary care; and
4. Other members as the Secretary determines appropriate, of whom—
   1. At least one such member shall represent a children’s hospital;
   2. At least one such member shall represent a children’s hospital;
   3. At least one such member shall be an individual with expertise in children and youth with special health care needs; and
   4. At least one such member shall be an individual with expertise in the needs of parents or family caregivers, including the parents or caregivers of children with disabilities.