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This site is intended to increase the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies.
Specific Hazards
- Bioterrorism
- Anthrax,
- plague,
- smallpox…
- Chemical Emergencies
- Ricin,
- chlorine,
- nerve agents…
- Radiation Emergencies
- Dirty bombs,
- nuclear blasts…
- Mass Casualties
- Explosions,
- blasts,
- injuries…
- Natural Disasters & Severe Weather
- Hurricanes,
- wildfires,
- floods…
- Recent Outbreaks & Incidents
- Salmonella,
- melamine…
What's New
- Launch of "SNAPS: Snap Shots of State Population Data"Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:00:00 EST
- Medical Record Abstraction Form for Domestic Bombing EventsTue, 30 Dec 2008 10:30:00 EST
- Our New SiteMon, 15 Dec 2008 21:15:00 EST
What CDC Is Doing
Learn about CDC activities that help strengthen national, state, and local efforts to prevent or respond to emergencies.
What You Can Do
Emergency Preparedness & You Would you be ready if there were an emergency? Be prepared: assemble an emergency supply kit, make your emergency plans, stay informed, and be involved in helping your family, your business, and your community to be ready.
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