Emergency Preparedness and Response Resources: Public Health

Links to a variety of resources on disaster preparedness and response including Regional Emergency Coordinators, GIS Tools, risk assessment and training.

Information and resources for preparing for and responding to public health emergencies.

Information about the CDC’s stockpile of medicines and medical supplies to be used in the event of a public health emergency.

Find contact information for local health departments nationwide.

Information on public health preparedness, public health infrastructure and systems and community health.

Website features links to resources and reports. The center also sponsors conferences.

Provides links to the Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide, and links to resources on helping children deal with the effects of natural disasters.

Central clearing house and portal to information on improving preparedness and eliminating disparities for culturally diverse communities before, during and after an emergency. Includes links to full text resources, resource guides and a database of translated materials.

US GAO report on medical countermeasure development and acquisition. Full report and highlights both available as PDF downloads.

Features news updates and country reports.

Information about response teams, response guidelines, situation reports and links to related sites.

Geospatial datafeeds and analysis of disasters.

Search web-based toolkits for healthcare decision makers and planners. Topics include operating a family assistance center, medication dispensing, vulnerable populations and more. From the National Association of County and City Health Officials.

List of resources that remain available after TOXNET was discontinued.

Resources to assist health departments with their strategic planning to strengthen their public health preparedness capabilities.