At a glance
The Division of Emergency Operations (DEO) leads CDC's Emergency Management Program to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. The CDC Emergency Operations Center is staffed around the clock. It provides worldwide situational awareness of public health emergencies.
Our mission
Integrating public health and emergency management expertise to support preparedness for and response to health threats at home and around the world.
Related Pages
About CDC's Emergency Operations
Overview of CDC's Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Fellowship.
About CDC's engagement in Strengthening Emergency Management Capacity around the Globe
CDC Agency-wide Response Timeline