Emergency Response

Vision

A Texas prepared for biological and chemical threat emergencies

Mission

Improve response to biological and chemical incidents through technical training, laboratory expertise, and analyses.

Biological Threat Response

 

  • 24/7 Emergency Phone: 512-689-5537

  • Direct Laboratory Phone:
    512-776-3781

  • Toll-free: 888-963-7111 ext. 3781

  • Fax: 512-776-7431

  • Biological Threat Fact Sheets

  • Contact:
    Biological Threat Laboratory Leader
    512-634-6728 mobile

 

Black biohazard symbol on red background with BIHOAZARD label

Chemical Threat Response

 

  • 24/7 Emergency Phone: 512-689-9945

  • Direct Laboratory Phone:
    512-776-7270

  • Toll-free 888-963-7111 ext. 3363

  • Fax: 512-776-7431

  • Contact:
    Chemical Threat Laboratory Leader
    512-634-6730 mobile

 

NFPA Chemical Diamond with Labels Blue-Health, Red-Flammability, Yellow-Radioactivity, White-Special

Additional Information

Rahsaan Drumgoole, MPH, Emergency Preparedness Branch Manager
512-776-6171

Note: External links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas Department of State Health Services. These sites may also not be accessible to people with disabilities.

Laboratory Services

Laboratory Services

Programs and Laboratories