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CDC's public health emergency preparedness program : every response is local
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February 2017
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Description:State and local health departments must stand ready to handle many different types of emergencies that threaten the health and resilience of families, communities, and the nation.
Communities must be ready to respond to emergencies – both those they expect and those that come without warning. The terrorist and anthrax attacks of 2001 showed us clearly that states need expertise and resources in place before disaster strikes. Since 9/11, CDC’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program has partnered with states to prepare and plan for emergencies, resulting in measurable improvement.
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issue_brief_phep.pdf
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