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CDC's Emergency Preparedness and Response Web site
Also available in: Spanish
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Emergency Preparedness and Response site offers the latest information on bioterrorism, chemical and raditation emergencies, natural disasters, recent ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Fact Sheet on Natural Disaster Recovery: Cleanup Hazard
Cleanup work of any kind is hazardous, but flood conditions make it even more so. Following the procedures listed on this page will help to keep you safe and healthy while cleaning up after natural di... Details >
Help After a Disaster: Applicant's Guide to the Individuals and Households Program
Also available in: Spanish
The Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides money and services to people in disaster areas when losses are not covered by insurance and property has been damaged or destroyed. This program ... Details >
Keep Food and Water Safe After a Natural Disaster or Power Outage
Also available in: Spanish
During a flood and its aftermath, there are some basic facts to remember that will help protect one’s personal health and safety. This fact sheet discusses how to keep food and water safe after a natu... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Weather Service Home Page
The National Weather Service (NWS) is a component of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA is an Operating Unit of the U.S. Department of Commerce. NWS provides weather, hyd... Details >
Natural Disasters: Hurricanes Health and Safety
Also available in: Spanish
This page links to health and safety resources about hurricanes. Links cover hurricane readiness and recovery, information for specific groups, other resources, and more.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Prepare.org 
Also available in: Spanish
Prepare.org is designed to help you and your family prepare for natural and human-caused disasters. The Web site provides disaster preparedness materials in English and multiple foreign languages from... Details >
Prevent Illness After a Natural Disaster
During a natural disaster and its aftermath, there are some basic facts to remember that will help protect one’s personal health. This fact sheet discusses how to prevent illness after a natural disas... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Prevent Injury After a Natural Disaster
During a natural disaster and its aftermath, there are some basic facts to remember that will help protect one’s personal safety. This fact sheet discusses how to prevent injury after a natural disast... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Preventing Violence After a Natural Disaster
The increased stress associated with disruptions in families; challenges in meeting daily needs such as food, water, and shelter; as well as disruptions in health and law enforcement services can incr... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Protect Yourself from Animal- and Insect-Related Hazards After a Natural Disaster
Also available in: Spanish
During a natural disaster and its aftermath, there are some basic facts to remember that will help protect one’s personal health and safety. This fact sheet discusses how to protect oneself from anima... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Strategies and Resources for Dealing with Natural Disaster
The 2005 hurricane season has left countless individuals and families displaced and without basic resources. The stress that comes from facing a natural disaster is extremely difficult for all affecte... Details >
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Survivors of Natural Disasters and Mass Violence
This fact sheet explains the symptoms one may exhibit as a result of disaster experiences, factors that increase the risk of readjustment problems, and what disaster survivors can do to best recover f... Details >
Tornadoes
Also available in: Spanish
Knowing what to do when you see a tornado, or when you hear a tornado warning, can help protect you and your family. During a tornado, people face hazards from extremely high winds and risk being stru... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services