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Protocols: Interim Recommended Notification Procedures for Local and State Public Health Department Leaders in the Event of a Bioterrorist Incident

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Local Health Officer is informed of a bioterrorist incident or threat1 More info First: • Notify FBI • Notify local law enforcement Next: Notify & involve State Health Department and other response partners, per a pre-established notification list State Health Department notifies CDC More info		«--OR--»    Local health officer suspects that cases of illness may be due to a bioterrorist incident2 More info               First: Inform & involve State Health Department. Health Department notifies CDC. Conduct investigation. More info             Yes Is BT incident confirmed or thought to be probable? No       Notify FBI. Notify other pre-determined response partners.       Continue investigation

 

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