What is Bioterrorism?
The intentional or threatened use of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and toxins from living organisms to produce death or disease in humans, animals, or plants. more »




Public Health Preparedness
Information about the El Paso Department of Public Health Preparedness Bioterrorism Team more »
Office: 915-832-3400
Fax: 915-751-8638
Emergencies: 915-820-6959
915-771-5702
5115 El Paso Drive
El Paso, Texas 79905

Public Health Preparedness Volunteer Network
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer with the El Paso Department of Public Health

If you're a caring and sharing individual and would like to share your skill and knowledge with others... more »
915-832-3400
5115 El Paso Drive
El Paso, Texas 79905
Email: Public Health Preparedness Volunteer Network

Notifiable Conditions
Conditions that should be reported and how soon they may be reported. more »

Class A Agents - Biological Agents of Highest Concern
Learn more about the Biological Agents of Highest Concerns. This weblinks provide important information the ill effects of these Class A Agents should they ever be unleashed.For Local Educational Opportunities Contact Our Office at 915-832-3403 or 915-832-3405. more »

How to Prepare for An Emergency
Get helpful ideas to assist you in preparing yourself and your family for an emergency. more »

Pandemic Flu Tabletops Exercise Summary

On March 23, 2006 the El Paso City-County Health and Environmental District in conjunction with William Beaumont Army Medical Center sponsored a Pandemic Influenza Tabletop Exercise. The exercise was designed to help local agencies prepare to effectively respond to a major disease outbreak such as a pandemic flu. The El Paso City-County Health and Environmental District hopes the dialogue that began in the exercise will continue once participants return to their individual facilities. more »

Physicians News & Training Opportunities

CME programs, such as the Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS) course, are the best opportunity for physicians to gain in-depth information on these topics. A quick file of fact sheets or summary references is helpful when either time does not allow extended research. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has an extensive library of fact sheets on an array of disaster preparedness topics. more »

PANDEMIC INFLUENZA - FLU TERMS DEFINED

El Paso City-County Health & Environmental District has put together useful information to aid you in preparing yourself, family, business, church, schools and childcare facilities for a Pandemic. more »
915-832-3405

Pandemic Influenza Information WebLinks
This websites provide a wide variety information regarding the Pandemic Influenza also known as the Bird Flu Virus(H5N1). For Local Educational Opportunities Contact Our Office at 915-832-3403 or 915-832-3405 more »

Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
Pandemic Influenza planning checklists for Businesses to aid in your planning efforts in case of a pandemic outbreak. more »

Individuals & Families Checklist
Pandemic Influenza planning checklists for Individuals and Families to aid in your planning efforts in case of a pandemic outbreak. more »

College and Univeristy Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
Pandemic Influenza planning checklists for College and Universities to aid in your planning efforts in case of a pandemic outbreak. more »

School District (K-12) Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
Local school districts will play an important role in protecting the health and safesty in our community in case of a pandemic outbreak. more »

Child Care and Preschool Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
Child care and preschool programs can help protect the health of their staff, the children and families they serve. more »

Health Care Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
Health-care providers will play a vital role in the event of a pandemic. more »

Faith Based Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
As community leaders faith based organization will play a vital role in the event of a pandemic. more »

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