Emergency preparedness requires attention not just to specific types of hazards, but also to steps that increase preparedness for any type of hazard. The Health Systems and Preparedness Administration provides a variety of services to help you prepare for a wide variety of public health hazards, both natural and man-made.

The information in this section comes from a wide variety of sources, including:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
• US Department of Health and Human Services
• US Department of Defense
• US Federal Emergency Management Agency
• US Food and Drug Administration

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Emergency Preparedness Toolkits

• Emergency Planning Family Toolkit:  English  |  Spanish
• Emergency Planning Pet & Service Animal Toolkit:  English  |  Spanish