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NATURAL DISASTERS AND SEVERE WEATHER

The Health Studies Program conducts research related to acute and chronic health effects from exposures to severe weather such as extreme heat and cold and to hazards related to natural (e.g., earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes) disasters. Information and resources on these topics is available through CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response Web site.

  • Earthquakes
    What you should know to prepare for and survive an earthquake ...more
  • Extreme Heat
    What you should know to prevent illness due to exposure to extreme heat ...more
  • Floods
    What you should know to protect your personal health and safety during a flood ...more
  • Hurricanes
    What you should know to prepare for, survive, and recover from a hurricane ...more
  • Landslides & Mudslides
    Causes and effects of landslides and mudslides and how you can protect yourself ...more
  • Power Outages
    What you need to know when the power goes out ...more
  • Tornadoes
    What to do when you see a tornado, or when you hear a tornado warning, to protect you and your family ...more
  • Tsunamis
    What you should know about the health effects, response, and cleanup after a tsunami ...more
  • Volcanoes
    What you should know to protect yourself and your family from the dangers a volcanic eruption can cause ...more
  • Wildfires
    What you should know to protect yourself and your family from wildfire smoke and to protect home from wildfires ...more
  • Winter Weather
    What you should know to prepare your home and car in advance for winter emergencies, and safety precautions to observe during times of extremely cold weather ...more
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