Managed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) program, formerly the National Pharmaceutical Stockpile (NPS) program, combines skilled, highly motivated people and large quantities of medical materials and equipment. The mission of CDC's SNS Program is to ensure the availability and rapid deployment of life-saving pharmaceuticals, antidotes, other medical supplies, and equipment necessary to counter the effects of nerve agents, biological pathogens, and chemical agents. The SNS Program stands ready for immediate deployment to any U.S. location in the event of a terrorist attack using a biological toxin or chemical agent directed against a civilian population.

Contact:
Bob White
(304)598-5100

For more information see: CDC Strategic National Stockpile

A Guide to Citizen Preparedness brings together facts on disaster survival techniques, disaster-specific information, and how to prepare for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters. The Monongalia County Health Department has available to residents an Emergency Preparation brochure that includes a card for your wallet. This card includes space for you to put pertinent information you may need during an All-Hazards event. You can download this card by clicking Wallet Card or to obtain a copy of the brochure please contact the health department at 304-598-5100. Additional preparedness information is available on the web at The South Central Center for Public Health Preparedness.

Contact:
Art Adams
(304)598-5100

For more information see: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Preparing for a pandemic, such as H1N1, also helps us prepare for the normal annual flu season and other public health emergencies and disasters. 
 
Visit the MCHD Health Alerts, or follow the MCHD on Twitter for the latest pandemic influenza information.

Contact: Holly K. Hildreth
(304)598-5100

For more information see: Pandemic Influenza