The Office of Public Health Preparedness (OPHP) coordinates planning and program development for the Pinellas County Health Department and other local and state agencies to protect the public health of Florida's citizens and visitors from the effects of manmade and naturally-occurring events. The goals of the office are to upgrade preparedness for and response to bioterrorism, other outbreaks of infectious disease, and other public health threats and emergencies.

Key Activities

Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS)

Hurricane Preparedness Information

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 Additional Information:

• Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Assessment (285kb pdf)
• Performance Surveillance and Assessment (2324kb pdf)
• Vaccine Registry (105kb pdf)
• Mass Casualty/Fatality Plan (212kb pdf)
• Centers for Disease Control; Terrorism & Public Health