The PHR 1 Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PAR) Program responds to all-hazards emergencies, such as natural disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and other public health threats. The PAR program also collaborates with local governments (and multiple other agencies within the region) through the development and exercise of a comprehensive public health emergency preparedness and response plan.  

DSHS Public Health Preparedness Program-Related Links:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response (BioTerrorism Information)
• DSHS Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology
• DSHS Public Health Preparedness  
• Governor's Division of Emergency Management (TX)
• Texas Division of Emergency Management

Resources for County Officials:

• FEMA Online ICS courses
• FEMA ICS Forms 
• Preparing Texas.org 

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