Crisis Management
FDA's role in coordinating emergency and crisis response activities involving regulated products.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Learn how FDA prepares for and responds to emergencies and how FDA plays a role in protecting the United States from terrorism and emerging threats.
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COVID-19
Get the latest information from FDA, including updates about COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, tests, and other information for consumers and stakeholders.
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Counterterrorism and Emerging Threats
FDA plays a critical role in protecting the United States from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and emerging infectious disease threats.
Medical Countermeasures Initiative (MCMi)
MCMi is an FDA-wide initiative to coordinate medical countermeasure (MCM) development, preparedness, and response.
MCM Issues
FDA works to address numerous issues related to public health security. Find information on MCM-related emergency preparedness and response topics.
Training: ICS-100.FDA
A free online course on using Incident Command System (ICS) principles in incidents involving FDA-regulated products.
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Report an Emergency
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Report a Non-Emergency
Information for consumers, health professionals, and members of industry seeking to voluntarily report a defect, complaint, problem, or adverse event involving a FDA regulated product.