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	"Disease has long been the deadliest enemy of mankind. Infectious diseases make no distinctions among people and recognize no borders. We have fought the causes and consequences of disease throughout history and must continue to do so with every available means. All civilized nations reject as intolerable the use of disease and biological weapons as instruments of war and terror." President George W. Bush November 1, 2001

The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (also known as the 9-11 Commission), an independent, bipartisan commission created by congressional legislation and the signature of President George W. Bush in late 2002, is chartered to prepare a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. The Commission is also mandated to provide recommendations designed to guard against future attacks.

The Commission has released its final report, available in PDF format. Click here to go to the Commission's website and download the report.

One of the most important missions we have as a Nation is to be prepared for the threat of biological terrorism - the deliberate use of disease as a weapon. An effective biodefense will require a long-term strategy and significant new investment in the U.S. health care system. The President is taking steps now that will significantly improve the Nation's ability to protect its citizens against the threat of bioterrorism. The President's Budget for 2003 proposes $5.9 billion to defending against biological terrorism. The State of Missouri, along with the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and Environment are working with all sectors of the community, including law enforcement, regional health departments, fire and rescue and emergency management agencies, to ensure that we are prepared for this kind of threat.

THE ROLE OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

Emergency Preparedness and Planning
The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment is in the process of working with hospitals, law enforcement, and first responders to effectively prepare for a bioterrorism event.

Enhance Surveillance
Through Epidemiology, we are working to detect any agents/disease that are out of normal occurrence.

Public Awareness & Education
The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment is working to increase your knowledge of Bioterrorism Agents, their effects, what you can do to protect yourself, and what your public health agency is doing to protect you.

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ST. CHARLES
Contact the St. Charles County Department of Community Health & The Environment/Bioterrorism 636-949-7554 or 636-949-7557

For general questions please use our contact form by clicking here.