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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
Facts About Evacuation During a Radiation Emergency
In the event of a radiation emergency, such as a nuclear power plant accident or the explosion of a radioactive dirty bomb, you may need to leave your home or the immediate area (evacuate). Depending ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Family Preparedness Checklist
Protect your family from emergencies by developing a home emergency response plan. This page provides an online checklist to help you in developing an emergency plan for your family to follow in any d... Details >
Get Out Safely: A Factsheet on Fire Escape Planning
This consumer information fact sheet discusses the importance of a fire escape plan for every family. Readers are advised to practice escaping from every room in the home and to designate a meeting p... Details >
United States Fire Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency
How To Use the 911 Emergency Telephone System
Also available in: Spanish
The United States has decided to use the telephone number 911 for emergency response services. This number may be dialed for free from any telephone when an emergency response is required.... Details >
Keep It With You: Personal Medical Information Form
In an emergency situation, people may not be able to get to their medical records. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed a “Keep It With You” (KIWY) Personal Medical Information For... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency
Also available in: Spanish
Did you know that a flood, fire, national disaster, or the loss of power from high winds, snow, or ice could jeopardize the safety of your food? Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to kee... Details >
Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Lead and Manage My School: Emergency Planning
This page provides information that can help school leaders plan for any emergency, including natural disasters, violent incidents and terrorist acts.... Details >