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Readiness and Response

Stories in this Section

1. CDC Responds in 2008
2. Containing Worldwide Threats
3. CDC and FBI Share Investigative Techniques
4. Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
5. CDC East turns to CDC West after Earthquake

We have seen the harsh reality of natural disasters and infectious diseases with pandemic potential time and time again. Emergencies and disasters do not discriminate: they can strike anyone, anywhere, anytime.

CDC and its partners are taking the lead in preparing for the risk of pandemic flu and responding to natural disasters and terrorism in the United States and around the world. In particular, readiness teams and systems have been built and improved upon to ensure that our highly skilled staff are ready to respond to any public health emergency. CDC staff are available at a moment’s notice to address a myriad of national and international health threats.

Some stories in this section show how CDC and its partners are working on increasing pandemic influenza preparedness, addressing earthquake recovery efforts in China, and responding to public health emergencies in the face of multiple hurricanes and disease outbreaks.

The stories in this section represent only a fraction of the work being done by CDC and its partners. We hope they inspire you to learn more about CDC, its people and partners, and the science behind our emergency readiness and response activities.