Disaster preparedness and response is an area that began with local health departments in 2001, when the United States Government recognized the importance of preparedness of our public health. In a bioterrorism emergency, a broad public health response involving state, local, and federal public health agencies may be required. Public health activities that may be required include the following:

 

        • Dispense medications/immunizations to the public through mass
           dispensing clinics

        • Deploy the Strategic National Stockpile through the Department of
           Homeland Security

        • Conduct field investigations and monitoring of populations exposed

        • Conduct surveillance and epidemiological studies

        • Establish a disease registry and monitor long-term impacts

        • Medical interventions and recommendations

        • Establish disease control and prevention measures

        • Establish protective action guidelines

        • Evaluate health and medical impact on the public and emergency and
           medical personnel

        • Communicate with the public, policy makers, and the media regarding
           status of public health emergency and necessary public actions to
           protect public health and safety.

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                                                  Disaster Supplies Kit

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