Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Resources for Citizens
The Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness is a division of the Baltimore County Department of Health that is responsible for the preparedness of possible public health emergencies, including those caused by terrorism.
Important Numbers
| During a Declared Emergency Call the Department of Health Hotline at 410-887-3816 | For Routine Questions |
Areas of Work
- Preparedness planning
- Monitoring and tracking illnesses that may indicate a public health emergency situation
- Communication between county agencies related to health emergencies
- Developing information for the public regarding public health emergencies
- Education and training for employees and the community
Coordination among local, state, federal and private partners is a critical component of preparedness activities.
CDC Public Response Hotline | Hours of Operation |
English: 1-888-246-2675 | Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
Espanol: 1-888-246-2857 | Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
TTY: 1-866-874-2646 |
Revised May 7, 2008
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