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Readiness and Response

The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) plays a critical role in safeguarding public health by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies. From rapid disaster response and healthcare system readiness to medical countermeasures and support for at-risk populations, ASPR ensures that communities across the nation have the resources and expertise they need in times of crisis. 

Key Initiatives

Healthcare Readiness

Find out how ASPR helps hospitals, healthcare facilities, and systems tackle complex disaster healthcare challenges by providing coordinated, life-saving care and manage lifesaving supplies during emergencies.

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Response Operations

Explore how we mobilize medical teams, secure lifesaving supplies, and collaborate with federal, state, and local partners to strengthen the nation’s health security.

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ASPR Responses

Learn about the emergencies that ASPR responds to and what we’ve done to support communities during and after disasters.

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Medical Countermeasures and Biodefense

Learn about policy, partnership opportunities, deployment considerations, and more related to medical countermeasures.

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