Federal Government Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Public Health Emergency and Preparedness Response
Contains news updates, facts about anthrax, an explanation of CDC's role in a public health emergency, as well as information on the national pharmaceutical stockpile.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Biological Incidents: Preparedness and Response
Provides information regarding the department's role in emergency preparedness and response in the event of a biological or other public health emergency. Includes frequently asked questions about bioterrorism, fact sheets on anthrax, and testimony by HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson.
U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
The U.S. Department of Defense's lead laboratory for medical aspects of biological warfare defense, USAMRIID conducts research to develop vaccines, drugs and diagnostics for laboratory and field use. In addition to developing medical countermeasures, USAMRIID formulates strategies, information, procedures, and training programs for medical defense against biological threats.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - National Pharmaceutical Stockpile
This CDC program ensures the availability and rapid deployment of life-saving pharmaceuticals, antidotes, other medical supplies, and equipment necessary to counter the effects of nerve agents, biological pathogens, and chemical agents.
Health Research and Services Administration (HRSA) - Focus on Bioterrorism
Includes information on HRSA's bioterrorism preparedness program and links to general information on emergency preparedness.
MEDLINEplus - Biological and Chemical Weapons
A service of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Contains targeted links to pertinent information at CDC, other federal agencies, professional associations, media reports, prefab Medline searches, and more. Provides links to related topics including
Anthrax,
Smallpox, and
Disasters and Emergency Preparedness.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Bioterrorism
Provides general information on countering terrorism, information on biological agents, links to public health initiatives and preparedness, and anthrax drug-related news.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
The official web site of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Disaster Mental Health
The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and works in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency in overseeing national efforts to provide emergency mental health services to survivors of Presidentially-declared disasters.
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