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For Federal, State & Local Planners

This page contains information that will assist Federal, State, local, Tribal and Territorial emergency planners in all-hazards public health emergency preparedness and response.  It provides useful information about the Federal emergency response structure along with guidance and reference tools for multi-jurisdictional preparedness and planning

The information contained here is not a substitute for emergency preparedness activities and is not intended to replace existing emergency operations plans, procedures, or guidelines within a jurisdiction’s health department, medical system or emergency management agency.  It is consistent with the doctrine, concepts, principles, terminology, and organizational processes in the National Response Plan (NRP) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).


Federal Public Health and Medical
Services Response

Legal Authority
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Support Functions
Medical Assistance
Medical Surge Capacity Capability
Concept of Operations Plan (CONOPS)
ASPR Playbooks

National Response Framework (NRF)
National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act)
Outdoor Anthrax Attack Preparedness