Emergency Preparedness Bureau
The Emergency Preparedness Bureau (EPB) works to enhance the capacity of public health and health care organizations to prepare for and respond to emergencies that threaten the public��s health. The Bureau is responsible for all-hazards planning and program coordination across all MDPH emergency preparedness functions, and coordinates emergency response activities across the department. EPB is working with local public health, health care organizations, emergency management, and public safety to build an integrated emergency response system to protect all residents of the Commonwealth.