IN A EMERGENCY
| If you believe
that you have been exposed to a biological or chemical agent, or if
you believe an intentional biological threat will occur or is
occurring, please contact your local police or other law enforcement
agency and/or your local health department.
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CONTACTS FOR USE BY LOCAL HEALTH
OFFICIALS
AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
Illinois Public Health Mutual Aid System
Local health departments in Illinois
Illinois Emergency Management Agency Emergency Hotline
(24 hours) and
to reach the Illinois Department of Public Health
800-782-7860 (Illinois only) or 217-782-7860
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Emergency Response Hotline - 770-488-7100
PUBLIC INQUIRIES
CDC Public Response Service
888-246-2675
(English)
888-246-2857 (Spanish)
866-874-2646
(TTY)
Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.;
Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
OTHER EMERGENCY RESOURCES
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team (IMERT)
Illinois Nurse Volunteer Emergency Needs Team (INVENT)
Office of Emergency
Preparedness
U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services