NJ LINCS is a statewide partnership initiative that brings the state health department, local health departments, and community organizations together to protect the public’s health. Twenty-four strategically positioned local health departments are presently forming regional electronic information network clusters which will participate in the surveillance and identification of health problems, and the rapid containment of incidents that threaten the health of the public. NJ LINCS is a work in progress initiative. Many of the below listed features are operational while others are in the early phases of implementation while some others are just a concept at this time.