Library Guides: Public Health Preparedness: Government Information

Federal Government Resources

CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
ATSDR is a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ATSDR protects communities from harmful health effects related to exposure to natural and man-made hazardous substances.
CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response
CDC Resources for Emergency Health Professionals
Colloeciton of tools and communications networks for Emergency Health Professionals
Public Health Emergency
HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
FEMA State and Local Emergency Information
Federal Emegency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Transportation
Disaster recovery pages from the U.S. DOT
Emergency Planning and Communitry Right to Know Act.
The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 was created to help communities plan for chemical emergencies.
GOVINFO
Discover U.S. Governemtn Information

National Association of County and City Health Officials
Information on public health preparedness, public health infrastructure and systems and community health.
Directory of Local Health Departments
Search for local health departments in your area
FEMA State and Local Emergency Information
Directory of State, Local, and Tribal Emergency Management Operations
State Homeland Security and Emergency Services
State directory from DHS.
State Emergency Response Commissions Contacts
SERC contact info from the EPA