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Strategic National Stockpile

A health threat can appear at any moment, and the United States must be ready to respond. The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) is part of the federal medical response infrastructure and can supplement medical countermeasures needed by states, tribal nations, territories and the largest metropolitan areas during public health emergencies. The supplies, medicines, and devices for lifesaving care contained in the stockpile can be used as a short-term, stopgap buffer when the immediate supply of these materials may not be available or sufficient. The SNS team works every day to prepare and respond to emergencies, support state and local preparedness activities, and ensure availability of critical medical assets to protect the health of Americans.









Contact Us

For further questions or information about the Strategic National Stockpile, please email us at sns.ops@hhs.gov

Emergency Contacts to Request Assistance

HHS Secretary’s Operations Center at 202-619-7800
CDC Emergency Operations Center at 770-488-7100