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Protocols:
Interim Recommended Notification Procedures for Local and State Public Health Department Leaders in the Event of a Bioterrorist Incident
Background
Local Health Officer is informed of a bioterrorist incident or threat
1
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First:
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Notify FBI
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Notify local law enforcement
Next:
Notify & involve State Health Department and other response partners, per a pre-established notification list
State Health Department notifies CDC
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«--OR--»
Local health officer suspects that cases of illness may be due to a bioterrorist incident
2
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First:
Inform & involve State Health Department.
Health Department notifies CDC.
Conduct investigation.
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Yes
Is BT incident confirmed or thought to be probable?
No
Notify FBI.
Notify other pre-determined response partners.
Continue investigation
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