What can I do to prevent illness after a hurricane or other natural disaster?Answer:Often the most vulnerable time during a natural disaster comes after the event has occurred. To protect yourself and your loved ones, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you begin with a plan to recover that takes into account each of the following disease prevention activities: - Protect yourself from animal- and insect-related hazards
- Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
- Clean up safely after flooding
- Keep your food and drinking water safe
- Prevent the spread of infectious diseases
- Make sure immunizations are up-to-date
- Protect your mental health
- Prevent temperature-related illnesses
- Prevent or treat wounds
- Don’t forget to care for on-going health conditions
Last Updated: 04/03/2008 |