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After the Emergency is Over: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Youth
This fact sheet defines post-traumatic stress disorder, lists common symptoms, and provides adults with tips on how to help children and youth who have suffered a traumatic event, in addition to notin... Details >
Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness
Are You Ready? provides a step-by-step outline on how to prepare a disaster supply kit, emergency planning for people with disabilities, how to locate and evacuate to a shelter, and even contingency p... Details >
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
Clean Hands Save Lives: Emergency Situations
Also available in: Spanish
After an emergency, finding running water can be difficult. However, keeping your hands clean helps you avoid getting sick. It is best to wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. However, w... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Dental Emergencies and Injuries 
There are a number of simple precautions you can take to avoid accident and injury to your teeth. Accidents do happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and... Details >
Disaster Preparedness Resources for Parents and Teachers
This site provides a listing of resources that are designed to assist professionals who work with children and parents in preparing children for action in a disaster. Includes also links to additional... Details >
Emergency Preparedness
Following an attack, disaster or an emergency, essential services may not function and relief responders may not be able to reach you immediately. It is therefore important to prepare for a situation ... Details >
Emergency Preparedness and Response: Earthquakes
Surviving an earthquake and reducing its health impact requires preparation, planning, and practice. Far in advance, you can gather emergency supplies, identify and reduce possible hazards in your hom... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency Preparedness Tips for Older Adults
Help may not be immediately available in the wake of a disaster. And pharmacies, medical supply stores, physicians' offices, and hospitals may be closed or inaccessible. This publication offers emerge... Details >
Emergency Wound Care After a Natural Disaster
Also available in: Spanish
The risk for injury during and after a hurricane and other natural disasters is high. Prompt first aid can help heal small wounds and prevent infection. Tetanus is a potential health threat for person... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services