Protocols

Protocols

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

Local Health Officer is informed of a bioterrorist incident or threat 1

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 the CDC

Local health officer suspects that cases of illness may be due to a bioterrorist incident2

First:
Inform & involve State Health Department.
Health Department notifies CDC.
Conduct investigation.

Is BT incident confirmed or thought to be probable?

«--- OR ---»

Yes

Notify FBI.
Notify other pre-determined response partners.

Continue investigation