State of New Jersey
Department of Health
Governor Phil Murphy · Lt. Governor Tahesha Way
Improving Health Through Leadership and Innovation
The Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) provides strategic and operational leadership to coordinate New Jersey’s hospital and public health disaster resilience, laboratory services and emergency preparedness and response.
The Division oversees the Office of Disaster Resilience, Office of Emergency Medical Services, Office of Pandemic Planning and Response, and the Public Health and Environmental Laboratories.
PHILEP also interacts with other government agencies on the federal, state, county, and local levels as well as in partnership with private and non-profit sector organizations to coordinate activities that prepare the state for a public health emergency.
To report illnesses, dead animals and/or health emergencies, call your local health department. If your local health department is unavailable, contact NJDOH at the following numbers:
Communicable Disease Service (CDS)
Emergency Medical Services (OEMS)
NJ Disaster Mental Health Helpline
NJ Healthcare & Public Health Coalitions
Public Health Environmental Labs
