The purpose of the Environmental Health Response Plan is to provide an overview of the response capacity and capabilities of the LDH. An environmental health response plan ensures that that the public is protected from environmental hazards and from any public health effects of an environmental health emergency. Environmental health emergencies include natural disasters, industrial or transportation-related incidents, and deliberate acts of terrorism. Capabilities needed for an environmental health response include the following: Risk Assessment Epidemiological Analysis Remediation Oversight\ Sample Collection Advice on Protective Action Preventive Measures Treatment Guidance Support Incident Reporting Management of Early Responders Epidemiological Follow-UP This plan was submitted as supporting evidence for Project Public Health Ready Goal 1: All-Hazards Preparedness Planning – Environmental Health Response.