... terrorist acts. As part of this effort, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention collaborates with state and local health agencies to better form partnerships with front-line medical personnel in hospital emergency departments, hospital care facilities, poison control centers, first-responders, and other offices to enhance detection and reporting of unexplained injuries and illnesses/symptoms ... designation of individuals and groups as first responders to reduce the traumatic impacts of disasters that may have overwhelmed the localities resources that are required for the community...

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