County public health departments say they are ill-prepared to countermine chemical or biological attacks against the public because of insufficient funding and staff, according to a recent survey conducted by NACo, and released by NACo President Javier Gonzales during remarks at the Washington National Press Club, Jan. 28.

Gonzales used results from the survey as part of a major policy speech at the press club during which he unveiled a six-point NACo plan for homeland security before the national media.

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