The following section provides useful information, messages and tools to use during a public health emergency. Fact sheets and message maps are included for biological, chemical and radiological events, as well as for other emergency issues. The background information and specific scenario-based information can be adapted and tailored for your organization and can serve as a platform in developing messages and public communication tools.

These valuable materials have been through continual development and revision based on trainings, drills and tabletop exercises in which we have been participants and/or facilitators. In addition to being scrutinized during exercises, these materials have also been approved by our Deputy Health Officer and Public Information Officer.

Message Maps:

Biological Chemical Radiological Anthrax Chlorine Dirty Bomb Botulism Cyanide Nuclear Blast Plague Lewisite   Ricin Sarin   Smallpox Sulfur Mustard   Tularemia   Viral Hemorrhagic Fever

FactSheets

Anthrax Pandemic Influenza Avain (Bird) Flu Plague Botulism Ricin Chlorine Sarin DirtyBomb Shelter in Place Evacuation Smallpox Heat Related Illness Social Distancing Isolation & Quarantine Sulfur Mustard Lewisite Tularemia Medication Centers Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Nuclear Blast