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Welcome to the Health Department

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 
Call 410-887-2717 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

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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