1 Regina M. Hawkins, MPH, is an Independent Scholar, Alexandria, VA.
2 Kimberly Y. Ma, MS, is a PhD Student, Biodefense Program, Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, Arlington, VA.
3 Andrew D. Pickett, MS, is Director, Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pennsylvania Department of Health, Harrisburg, PA.
4 Gerrit Bakker, MS, is an Independent Scholar, Philadelphia, PA.
5 Steven S. Kipp is a Public Health Response Coordinator, Sublette County Public Health, Pinedale WY.
6 Alysia Mihalakos, MPH, is Chief, Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response, Rhode Island Department of Health, Providence, RI.
7 Paul E. Petersen, PharmD, MPH, CEM, is Director, Emergency Preparedness Program, Communicable and Environmental Diseases and Emergency Preparedness Division, Tennessee Department of Health, Nashville, TN.
Keywords:
COVID-19; Epidemic management/response; First responders; Incident command system; Incident management system; National strategy/policy; Public health preparedness/response.