Public Health Emergency Response: A Guide for Leaders and Responders

A guide on the public health response to emergencies that is specifically tailored for public officials (e.g., mayors, governors, county executives, emergency managers) and first responders (e.g., police, fire, EMS).

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View and Print Guide by Section View and Print Entire Guide (PDF - 1.7 MB)(130 pages) Entire Guide in Accessible Format (PDF - 987.65 KB)(155 pages) Guide by Chapter Chapter 1 - Introduction (PDF - 36.64 KB) (4 pages) Chapter 2 - Public Health Response (PDF - 188.58 KB) (18 pages) Chapter 3 – The Key Functions of Federal Government Public Health Agencies in an Emergency (PDF - 59.48 KB) (6 pages) Chapter 4 - Food Security and Food Supply (PDF - 51.76 KB) (4 pages) Chapter 5 - Environmental Safety and Testing (PDF - 56.23 KB) (4 pages) Chapter 6 - Leading Through Communication: The Role of Risk Communication during a Terrorist Attack or Other Public Health Emergency (PDF - 103.11 KB) (10 pages) Chapter 7 - Legal and Policy Considerations (PDF - 122.55 KB) (4 pages Chapter 8 - Taking Care of Yourself and Each Other (PDF - 203.42 KB) (8 pages) Chapter 9 - Conducting Exercises for Preparedness (PDF - 149.72 KB) (6 pages) Chapter 10 - Post-Event: Leading Your Community towards Recovery and Resiliency (PDF - 178.32 KB) (6 pages) Chapter 11 - Bibliography (PDF - 213.02 KB) (6 pages) Appendices Appendix A. Resource List (PDF - 74.57 KB) (2 pages) Appendix B. Biological Agents (PDF - 118.38 KB) (12 pages) Appendix C. Chemical Agents (PDF - 99.25 KB) (10 pages) Appendix D. Radiation Emergencies (PDF - 77.42 KB) (5 pages) Appendix E. The Threat of Pandemic Influenza (PDF - 67.49 KB) (4 pages) Appendix F. Disaster Supplies Kit (PDF - 59.57 KB) (4 pages)

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Appendices

Appendix A. Resource List (PDF - 74.57 KB) (2 pages)
Appendix B. Biological Agents (PDF - 118.38 KB) (12 pages)
Appendix C. Chemical Agents (PDF - 99.25 KB) (10 pages)
Appendix D. Radiation Emergencies (PDF - 77.42 KB) (5 pages)
Appendix E. The Threat of Pandemic Influenza (PDF - 67.49 KB) (4 pages)
Appendix F. Disaster Supplies Kit (PDF - 59.57 KB) (4 pages)

This page last reviewed: February 14, 2012