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CDC Emergency Operations Center activates to support response to Hurricane Harvey – Media Statement

CDC’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is now activated to bring together CDC staff to work efficiently in responding to public health needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and to deploy resources and personnel as requested.

CDC activates Emergency Operations Center for Hurricane Florence

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for public health needs before, during, and after Hurricane Florence, including the deployment of resources and personnel, as requested.

Statement from Karen Hacker, MD, MPH, Director, CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion on the passing of Tonya Moore, Tips From Former Smokers® participant

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tonya Moore. At age 38, Tonya was diagnosed with heart failure because of cigarette smoking.

CDC Launches New Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the launch of the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA). CFA seeks to enhance the nation’s ability to use data, models, and analytics to enable timely, effective decision-making in response to public health threats for CDC and its public health partners.