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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Office of Preparedness and Emergency Operations

The Office of Preparedness and Emergency Operations (OPEO) is responsible for developing operational plans, analytical products, and training exercises to ensure the preparedness of the Office, the Department, the Federal Government and the public to respond to and recover from domestic and international public health and medical threats and emergencies.
 

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Program Areas

Doctors with patient​

Hospital Preparedness Program​

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Regional Emergency Coordinators​

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Secretary's Operations Center​

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Medical monitoring device
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Emergency Care Coordination Center​

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ASPR Fusion Cell​

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Labratory equipment

Critical Infrastructure Protection​

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International Response Programs

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  • This page last reviewed: October 10, 2012