At a glance
This section provides information to persons or groups who assist with an emergency response and communicate with affected communities and individuals. Below you can find emergency response resources, other government agency resources, and trainings.
Emergency Response Resources
- ATSDR Regional Offices – Contact information for the Regional Offices and descriptions of how they offer support at a national level
- Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) –Epidemiological tool to conduct a rapid, low-cost needs assessment to determine a community's health status
- ToxFAQs – Summaries of the most commonly asked questions about specific chemicals; offers support for communicating with the general public
- What to Do to Shelter in Place for a Chemical Emergency – Shelter in Place protocol for community members asked to remain in their homes during an emergency
- What to Do to Evacuate in a Chemical Emergency – Details on what community members who have been asked to leave their homes should know and do
- ATSDR Communication Toolkit – Information templates for addressing a community and explaining ATSDR’s role after a toxic spill
- Toxic Substances Portal – In-depth information on toxic substances and their potential health impacts
- Assessment of Chemical Exposures (ACE) Teams – Overview of the ACE program and how it can support local authorities after a chemical release
- Chemical Preparedness for Local Health Department Preparedness and Response Plans – Handbook to Support the Development of Public Health Chemical Incident Preparedness Plans
Trainings
- Crisis & Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) – Trainings, tools, and resources to help communicate effectively during emergencies, based on previous public health emergency experience
- Emergency Partners Information Connection (EPIC) – Training resources and newsletters to better equip communities to handle public health threats
- Training Exchange – Trainings for personnel involved in emergency response across multiple groups (EPA, federal, and state)
Content Source:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry