Health Security Operations Center

The Health Security Operations Center (HSOC) is a non-governmental public health intelligence fusion center that collects, reviews and interprets data in order to provide guidance and support to local, state and national public health authorities during events with national, regional and international reach. The HSOC brings together a network of collaborators to support coordinated, real-time awareness and action in response to infectious disease risks.  

The HSOC: 

  • Integrates and shares real-time intelligence, including surveillance data and risk assessments
  • Supports timely, evidence-based decision-making by public health authorities
  • Facilitates coordination across partners and jurisdictions
  • Provides actionable information and guidance to healthcare systems, public health authorities, and other key decision-makers
  • Protects the health and safety of athletes, visitors, communities, and the public

The HSOC works collaboratively with existing governmental and nongovernmental entities to strengthen domestic health security by creating new pathways for nongovernmental collaboration in sustained preparedness, enhanced disease surveillance, and rapid, coordinated responses to emerging health threats. Building on a foundation of cooperation and information sharing, HSOC complements the authorities and capabilities of national, state, local and tribal institutions. By enhancing coordination, expanding access to expertise, and supporting locally led preparedness and response efforts, HSOC aims to reinforce the nation’s collective ability to anticipate and address emerging health threats.

Situation Reports

Situation reports will be published on Tuesdays at 13:30 EDT and available for download through this website. Publication will begin on August 18, 2026. Below you can sign up for the daily situation reports.

For access to the situation reports from the Summer of 2026 please use this link.

Our Collaborators

Other Resources

National Center Outbreak Response Experts

HSOC will facilitate access to the National Collaborative Outbreak Response Experts (N-CORE), a multidisciplinary network of public health policy leaders who can offer expert advice and technical guidance to state and local health departments. In the event of an outbreak or emerging health threat, N-CORE can provide evidence-based recommended response actions tailored to the local context and offer on-demand technical assistance through a curated volunteer roster of outbreak response experts.

Contact Us

For questions, press inquiries, or to subscribe to the Situation Reports and Daily Stand Up Calls, contact us at HSOC@georgetown.edu