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Emergency Preparedness & Response

HHS leads the nation in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the adverse health effects of public health emergencies and disasters.

Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)

Explore how ASPR leads the nation’s medical and public health preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters and other public health emergencies.

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Learn how FDA prepares for and responds to emergencies and plays a role in protecting the United States from terrorism and emerging threats.

CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response

Know what to do help you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy during different types of emergencies.

CMS Emergency Preparedness and Response Operations

Read about how we work to make sure people with Medicare and Medicaid can continue to get quality health care during emergencies and disasters.

ACF Emergency Preparedness and Response

Find resources to help human services agencies meet the needs of children, families, and communities during emergencies and crises.

ACL Emergency Preparedness

Browse resources for preparedness planning to assist older adults and people with disabilities during disasters.

HRSA Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery

Get technical assistance for health centers to provide continuity of care to support communities during emergencies.

Recruit and Train Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)

How to fund increasing and educating EMTs. This includes training EMTs to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) to help people from diverse backgrounds.

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Content last reviewed January 3, 2025
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