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Emergency Preparedness and Response

Learn how FDA prepares for and responds to emergencies and how FDA plays a role in protecting the United States from terrorism and emerging threats.

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Hurricane Health and Safety

The FDA provides information about how to protect your food and water during and after storms. We also have tips for keeping your medical devices and medicines as safe as possible.

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Crisis Management

FDA's role in coordinating emergency and crisis response activities involving regulated products.

FDA's Role

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Public Health Preparedness and Response

FDA plays a critical role in protecting the United States from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and emerging infectious disease threats.
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Medical Countermeasures (MCMs)

FDA coordinates medical countermeasure (MCM) development, preparedness, and response.

COVID-19

COVID-19

Get the latest information from FDA, including updates about COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, tests, and other information for consumers and stakeholders.
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Training: ICS-100.FDA

A free online course on using Incident Command System (ICS) principles in incidents involving FDA-regulated products.

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FDA Resources

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Report an Emergency

If you are currently experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.

Report a Non-Emergency

Information for consumers, health professionals, and members of industry seeking to voluntarily report a defect, complaint, problem, or adverse event involving a FDA regulated product.

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