biot: Key Activities of the SNS program
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Key Activities of the SNS program

  • Procurement and management of SNS inventory
  • Rapid transport of SNS assets in response to a terrorism incident
  • Coordination with state, local, and federal emergency responders
  • CDC technical consultants to accompany pharmaceuticals, vaccines, or other medical materiel to the area of need
  • Operational research and program evaluation
  • Education and training for state, local, and federal partners