Abstract: Objective To find out major problems in the dissemination of emergency response techniques among the staff in centers for disease control and prevention(CDCs)and to provide evidences for improving emergency response skills and capacity in the staff.Methods Using stratified cluster sampling,1 889 staff in CDCs at different levels in Heilongjiang province were selected and surveyed with a questionnaire.SPSS 13.0 was adopted in data analyses.Results In the staff,the weaknesses in emergency response skill were personal prevention,emergency plan compilation,conducting field survey,field disinfection,crisis communication,and post-event evaluation techniques.The major factors hindering the promotion of emergency response techniques are emergency skill dissemination support,financial and other guarantee,technology equipment,and technique innovation.Conclusion The emergency response technique promotion should be focused on technology equipment,emergency management support,emergency skill,and technique innovation among the staff in CDCs.