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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 > U.S. Department of Labor 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 > Federal Emergency Management Agency 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 Midwest Flood Response and Recovery Also available in: Spanish Get the latest information on the Midwest floods, including how to find family and friends, get help, donate and volunteer, and learn about health and safety and what the Government is doing to help. ... Details > U.S. General Services Administration 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 > National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 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 > American Red Cross, National Headquarters 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