Jase Response

Welcome to the JASE Medical Weekly Threat Assessment for May 15, 2026: https://lnkd.in/ewkfbQTq This week, Aaron Asay, DMSc, PA-C, FIBODM, FAWM, Executive Director of Jase Response puts on his professor hat for a deep-dive biological lesson on Hantavirus — what it is, why it's been in the news, and whether you actually need to worry about it. 🦠 Hantavirus 101 — What You Need to Know: 1. Hantavirus is endemic to the Four Corners region (Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico) and spreads through rodent droppings, urine, and saliva that get aerosolized and inhaled 2. Most people's immune systems handle it without illness — but if it progresses to severe pulmonary disease, it can be up to 30% lethal 3. It is a single-strand RNA virus (similar to COVID and Ebola) that mutates frequently — which is why public health officials watch it closely 4. It is NOT transmissible human-to-human in the US strains — with one known exception: the Andes strain from South America 🚢 The Cruise Ship Outbreak — 11 cases and 3 fatalities were linked to a cruise ship traveling from Argentina. The Andes strain is the only known Hantavirus that has shown limited human-to-human transmission, and contact tracing is still underway. This is not a pandemic-level event — it is self-limiting and poses no risk unless you had direct, close contact with symptomatic patients. 🌍 Travel Safety Reminder — Traveling doesn't make you invincible. Keep the same risk awareness you'd have at home. Wash your hands, practice normal hygiene, and stay aware of your surroundings — but don't go overboard. Over-sanitizing can actually weaken your immune system. ⚠️ Other Threats This Week: 1. Terrorism risk from lone wolves, radicalized groups, and embedded foreign actors remains unchanged 2. Wildfire, tornado, and hurricane season is ramping up — carry your EDC kit including a small power bank and charging cable at all times The bottom line: No need to panic. Travel, explore, enjoy the world — just do it with your eyes open. 💊 Build your travel and home preparedness kit at jase.com 🔗 Disaster response and community preparedness: jaseresponse.org

🌊 Hawaii Flood Response Underway Severe flooding has left many families displaced and in urgent need of care. Shawn Rowland, M.D., founder of JASE Medical, is on the ground providing medical relief—while Jase team members work alongside local partners to support critical needs like food, water, shelter, and access to care. This is what it looks like to stand in the gap. ➡️ Support Jase Response's relief efforts in Hawaii: https://lnkd.in/eeCfkagy

🚑 LIVE WEBINAR | Everyday First Aid Kit
Thursday, Feb 19 | 5:30 PM MT Emergencies don’t wait. The question is — will you be ready? Join Aaron Asay, DMSc, PA-C, FIBODM, Executive Director of Jase Response and disaster medicine specialist with 25+ years of frontline experience, for a practical, expert-led session on: 🩹 What to carry every day to save a life
 🧰 How to build a functional, realistic first aid kit
 ⚡ What actually matters in those first critical minutes From natural disasters to everyday emergencies, the right tools — and the knowledge to use them — can mean the difference between crisis and catastrophe. This is your opportunity to learn live, ask questions, and gain insight from a seasoned responder who has led medical teams in some of the world’s toughest environments. Preparedness isn’t about fear of the future.
 It’s about capability.
It’s about resilience. 🎟️ Tune in live and take the next step toward being ready when it matters most: https://lnkd.in/eFUdPAPB JASE Medical

🌪️ Hurricane Melissa: Medical Relief Activation Underway Hurricane Melissa has reached Category 5 strength and is expected to make landfall in Jamaica within hours, with catastrophic flooding and infrastructure collapse anticipated across the region. Jase Response is coordinating with trusted partners including Heal-Corp and Beacon Rescue to deploy life-saving medications and medical support to the frontlines of the aftermath. Our medical supply teams are already working to facilitate orders of essential medications and preparedness kits through the JASE Medical and Mercury One, ensuring that relief teams and local clinics have what they need to treat patients in the aftermath of the storm. As the situation unfolds, Jase Response leadership is preparing to activate a deployment alongside our partners on the ground—helping to bridge the gap between crisis and medical care. 🩺 Every contribution strengthens our ability to move quickly when lives are on the line: https://lnkd.in/ezB5wXxG ---------------------- Jase Response is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Jase Medical. Our mission is to deliver essential medical services that build resilient communities in times of crisis. To learn more, visit www.JaseResponse.org. EIN: 33-2194027

Join us live TONGIHT at 5:30 PM MT for our PREPtober Webinar to measure your preparedness and build a blueprint for your household: https://lnkd.in/eGyj2JnF Whether you’re a parent, roommate, caregiver, or community leader, this session will help you strengthen your resilience before crisis strikes. 💡 Can’t join live? RSVP anyway to access the replay and a downloadable preparedness blueprint for your household. Together, we’re diving into: ✅ Threat assessments — how to identify and plan for real risks ✅ Household action plans — simple steps to protect everyone under your roof ✅ Building habits & stocking essentials — what it takes to live ready every day Meer your expert presenters: • Aaron Asay, DMSc, PA-C, FIBODM: Executive Director of Jase Response, Jase Aid product expert, specialist in austere and disaster medicine • Luke Dill: Retired Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant (Green Beret), Bushcraft and Survival Guide, and Founder of Sojourner Fieldcraft 🎟️ Save your seat here: https://lnkd.in/eGyj2JnF #PREPtober #preparedness #jasemedical #jaseresponse #disasterresponse #disasterresiliency #communityresilience

🩺 Jase Response PREP-tober Webinar JOIN US this Wednesday, October 22 @ 5:30 PM MT ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eGyj2JnF Does your family have a blueprint prepared for when a crisis will strike? In this special Prep-tober edition of our monthly webinar series, Jase Response brings together medical and survival experts to help you prepare with confidence—not panic. You’ll learn how to:
 ✅ Identify and address vulnerabilities in your home and daily routines
 ✅ Build a disaster-ready mindset that prioritizes health, communication, and security
 ✅ Stock and maintain essential medical and survival gear
 ✅ Turn preparedness into peace of mind 🎤 Featuring: • Aaron Asay, DMSc, PA-C, FIBODM: Executive Director of Jase Response, Jase Aid product expert, specialist in austere and disaster medicine • Luke Dill: Former Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant (Green Beret), Bushcraft and Survival Guide, and Founder of Sojourner Fieldcraft 💡 Register today to save your seat and take the next step toward a stronger, more resilient home and community. 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/eGyj2JnF

⏰ Last call! Webinar starts in 1 HOUR at 5:30 PM MT — don’t miss “Everyday First Aid Kit: What to Carry All the Time for Saving Lives” with Jase Response Executive Director, Aaron Asay, DMSc, PA-C, FIBODM 🚑 See you soon — link below to join: https://lnkd.in/esfxzsqE

🚨 Happening Tonight! Join us at 5:30 PM MT for our National Preparedness Month webinar: Everyday First Aid Kit – What to Carry All the Time for Saving Lives 🩺 🎤 Presented by our Executive Director, Aaron Asay, DMSc, PA-C, FIBODM 👉 Don’t miss it: https://lnkd.in/esfxzsqE

❗ IT'S NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH Are you prepared to save a life? 🩺 In an emergency, the right tools can make all the difference. Join Jase Response this Wednesday, September 17, at 5:30 PM MT for a free webinar: 💊 Everyday First Aid Kit: What to Carry All the Time for Saving Lives. Our Executive Director, Aaron Asay, DMSc, PA-C, FIBODM will share what he carries daily, why it matters, and how you can be ready to protect yourself and others when crisis strikes. ➡️ Don’t miss this special National Preparedness Month event! Video call link: https://lnkd.in/esfxzsqE

It's National Preparedness Month! ⛑️ Are you prepared to save a life? In an emergency, the right tools can make all the difference. Join Jase Response this Wednesday, September 17, at 5:30 PM MT for a free webinar: ❗ Everyday First Aid Kit: What to Carry All the Time for Saving Lives. Our Executive Director, Aaron Asay, DMSc, PA-C, FIBODM, will share what he carries daily, why it matters, and how you can be ready to protect yourself and others when crisis strikes. ➡️ Don’t miss this special National Preparedness Month event! Video call link: https://lnkd.in/esfxzsqE