Healthy People, Health Communities, a Healthy Harris County

Public Health Preparedness

Health Care Provider Information

General

Advanced Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Groups
Disaster Preparedness for Pediatricians
Education and Training
External Resources
Factsheets
First Responders
Forms
Health Officials

Lessons Learned From the Field of Emergency Preparedness

Nurses on the Front Line: Preparing for and Responding to Emergencies and Disasters
OSHA Best Practices for Hospital-Based First Receivers of Victims
Pandemic Influenza Planning for Healthcare Providers
Pediatric Prescribing Update: Bioterrorism Counteragents
Pharmacist's Role in Disasters
Shelter Assessment from the CDC
Surge Capacity in Terrorist Bombings
Travelers' Health

If you believe you have been exposed to a biological or chemical agent, or if you believe an intentional biological threat will occur or is occurring, please contact your local health department and/or your local police or other law enforcement agency.