• Plans, organizes, and leads efforts to support and improve the response preparedness and capability of States, regions, local jurisdictions, Tribes, and other entities.
• Leads the Agency in the implementation of the NIMS.
• Coordinates and creates partnerships with other Federal, State, and local entities to strengthen early detection and rapid response capabilities at all levels.
• Plans and coordinates delivery of training that will ensure personnel are ready for emergency response work.

• Develops and disseminates emergency response guidelines based on NIMS and the Incident Command System that clearly present action necessary to respond effectively and efficiently to a foreign animal disease or pest.
• Ensures guidelines are current, flexible to change, and adaptable to any disease or pest situation.
• Plans and coordinates delivery of training that will ensure personnel are ready for emergency response work.
• Monitors and disseminates information on potential or actual outbreaks and other natural or technological disasters.
• Coordinates investigations and disseminates information about suspected outbreaks of foreign animal diseases.
• Maintains a robust staff of animal health disease experts representing all major fields.

• Veterinary Services
• Emergency Management

Contact Us:
4700 River Road, Unit 41
Riverdale, MD 20737
301-734-8073 7:30am-5:00pm ET
Toll Free: 800-940-6524
FAX: 301-734-7817