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Request Technical Assistance
CDC’s Health Studies Program provides technical assistance to state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies on the following topics:
– Disaster epidemiology
If you need technical assistance regarding disaster morbidity and mortality surveillance, rapid needs assessments (including the Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response), disaster-specific preparedness and response planning, or advice on disaster epidemiology and research, contact CASPER@cdc.gov.
– Outbreaks and disease clusters related to environmental exposures
If you need technical assistance pertaining to outbreaks or disease clusters related to environmental exposures, contact NCEHOutbreak@cdc.gov.
– Unusual patterns of cancer and environmental concerns
If you need technical assistance regarding a cancer cluster or an unusual pattern of cancer, or if you have questions about CDC guidelines, contact CCGuidelines@cdc.gov.

General Inquiries
For general inquiries, please contact CDC-INFO:
- Online: https://wwwn.cdc.gov/dcs/ContactUs/Form
- Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)