Planning Documents and Handbooks

• HHS Plan to Combat Bioterrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies Department-wide strategic plan drafted by the HHS Bioterrorism Council.
• Medical Surge Capacity and Capability Handbook Promotes a common management system for all response operations - public and private - that may be involved in major emergencies.
• Emergency Management Assistance Compact Quick Tips Brief guide for local and state government officials on how to request assistance through the mutual aid compact during an emergency. (PDF - 35.75 KB)
• Interim Public Health and Healthcare Supplement to the National Preparedness Goal (NPG) Department of Health and Human Services performance objectives for national preparedness in six priority areas for national readiness.