Preparedness

From the Newsroom

• Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection and Close Contacts
• H1N1 Fact Sheet
• 2009-H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Development Next Steps: Questions and Answers
• U.S. 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Strategy

Emergency Use Authorization

• • Tamiflu
  • Relenza

  Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP) Act

  • H5N1 Pandemic Influenza Vaccine - January 26, 2007

  Medical Surge Capacity Capability

  Legal Authority for Implementation of  a Federal Public Health  and Medical Services Response

Plan

Learn how you can plan to protect your loved ones in a public health emergency. Learn More >>

Prepare

When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it's best to think first about the basics of survival. Learn More >>

Respond

Learn how you can respond more effectively to specific types of emergencies. Learn More >>

Newsroom

• In the Spotlight
• Operations and Training
• Medical Planning & Countermeasures
• Preparedness and Response Video Briefings
• Communicating in Crisis
• Public Service Announcements
• Media Guides
• News in Pictures

Man-made Disasters

• Pandemic Influenza and Diseases
• Bioterrorism
• Chemical Agents
• Radiation Emergencies
• Terrorism

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Natural Disasters

• Earthquake
• Fire or Wildfire
• Flood & Dam Failure
• Hurricane & High Wind
• Landslide
• Thunderstorm
• Tornadoes
• Tsunami
• Volcano
• Extreme Cold
• Extreme Heat

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Traumatic Events & Mental Health

Traumatic events affect survivors, rescue workers, and the friends and relatives of victims who have been involved.

Learn how you can find help or assist others >>

News in Pictures

HHS Participates in the Pinnacle Exercise to test continuity of operations plans.

News in Pictures >>