The Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response program is funded by a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) and coordinated by the BT Branch. The Branch coordinates Hawaii’s smallpox vaccination program;
administers the Strategic National Stockpile plan for distribution of emergency pharmaceuticals in case of public health
emergencies; and collaborates with State Civil Defense, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, the County Civil Defense
Agencies, and all other related stakeholders in the development and implementation of State and County response plans for
bioterrorism and other public health emergencies.
