How a facility manager must report a release of a biological agent

Release of a biological agent would have the potential for a negative impact on the public health. As such, the Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) should be one of the first notifications made in the event of a release of a biological agent.

The CCBH can be contacted on their 24 hour disease reporting line at 216-857-1433.

Facility managers should give as much information as possible about the release, specifically what material was released, the amount, the location, and if there were any confirmed or potential exposures.