The CDC on Sept. 1 activated its Emergency Operations Center to deploy resources and personnel to regions affected by Hurricane Harvey.
As a part of the effort, CDC has shipped pharmacy supplies and six 250-bed medical stations to Baton Rouge, La., Houston and Dallas. Two Houston facilities are currently operational, while the four remaining facilities in Dallas and Baton Rouge will be set up at a future date if necessary.
"The EOC is the command center for monitoring and coordinating CDC activities along with other U.S. government agencies to respond to public health threats, including drowning and floodwater safety, carbon monoxide poisoning, downed power lines, unsafe food and water, mold and other health risks," said the CDC. "CDC's EOC coordinates with the HHS Secretary's Operations Center in [the District of Columbia] to ensure situational awareness and a cohesive public health and medical response."
To learn more about the CDC's response after hurricanes and other tropical storms, click here.
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