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Communicable disease outbreaks of diarrhea and respiratory illness can occur when water and sewage systems are not working and personal hygiene is hard to maintain as a result of a disaster. This fact... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This section provides information on hurricanes, a type of tropical cyclone, the generic term for a low pressure system that generally forms in the tropics. The section discusses terms associated with... Details >
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeing an increase in websites soliciting for charitable donations to aid hurricane survivors. This page provides consumer advice on how to spot scams rela... Details >
Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but people who l... Details >
After a hurricane and/or flooding, people need to assess all food and food preparation areas and equipment to decide what to keep or throw away. Hurricanes, especially if accompanied by a tidal surge ... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
When a hurricane threatens, your primary concern is for the safety of your family. But your house is important too, and even though you may be evacuating the area, your home requires whatever forms of... Details >
As hundreds of victims of natural disasters struggle to begin recovery and rebuild their lives, the immediate priorities are access to water, food, shelter, medical care, and security. The Substance A... Details >
This page links to hurricane information for evacuees and other affected persons. Links cover immunizations, medical records, skin infections, returning to school, and more.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This Hurricane Katrina and Disaster Relief Information page provides a list of national relief and charity organizations with contact information.... Details >
Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
This Hurricane Katrina and Disaster Relief Information page provides a list of disaster emergency and mental health contacts in affected Gulf Coast states and neighboring states.... Details >
Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Also available in: Spanish
This page links to official information on U.S .government relief efforts. Find out how to get help, locate loved ones, get relief, and more.... Details >
This Hurricane Recovery Assistance page links to resources about lost jobs and employment. The page includes information about how to access unemployment insurance and disaster unemployment assistance... Details >
This page provides a list of hurricane hotlines with contact information for survivor assistance, finding family and friends, donation and volunteer opportunities, health and safety information, housi... Details >
This fact sheet discusses hurricanes, including how to prepare for a hurricane before it strikes and how to recover from a hurricane. The page provides information to (1) help you understand the dange... Details >
This page provides links to recommended publications on hurricane preparedness and recovery. Topics include violence prevention, hand hygiene, carbon monoxide poisoning, infectious disease, and wound ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The site is a gateway to hurricane links on health and safety before and after a storm, including medical devices, food safety, and drugs. Other information sources are provided on hurricane preparedn... Details >
During an hurricane and its aftermath, there are some basic facts to remember that will help protect one’s personal health. This fact sheet discusses interim immunization recommendations for individua... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The migration of residents from hurricane Katrina-affected areas to other states has caused concern about the potential for disease outbreak. Parents in communities absorbing evacuees do not need to w... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Also available in: Spanish Vietnamese
If you are under a hurricane watch or warning, here are some basic steps to take to prepare for the storm.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Also available in: French Spanish Vietnamese
This fact sheet discusses key facts about hurricane recovery. The fact sheet provides preparedness tips on how to protect your health and safety after a hurricane, including identify and throw away fo... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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
With the latest predictions indicating another active hurricane season in 2006, now is the time for Gulf Coast residents to prepare for the potential threat of hurricanes. Residents need to make prepa... Details >
Learn how to replace your important government documents. This page presents links to information about lost documents and what to do to replace vital documents, including drivers' licenses and vehicl... Details >
Find the latest news on hurricanes, tropical depressions, and tropical storms by visiting this page from the National Hurricane Center. ... Details >
Also available in: French Spanish
This fact sheet provides information for consumers on what they need to know about food and water safety during hurricanes, power outages, and floods. The fact sheet discusses preparedness tips when t... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration