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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
- Earthquakes, volcanoes…
Recent Outbreaks & Incidents
- Salmonella,
- melamine…
What's New
- NEW: Seafood Safety Following the Gulf Oil Spill Mon, 12 July 2010 10:30:00 EST
- NEW: Coping With a Disaster Wed, 7 July 2010 14:00:00 EST
- NEW: Gulf Oil Spill Information for Parents Tue, 6 July 2010 15:30:00 EST
- NEW PDF: Table of Chemical Constituents Commonly Found in Crude Oil Fri, 2 July 2010 18:00:00 EST
- UPDATE: CDC Responds to the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill : Currently, 260 CDC and ATSDR staff members are involved in the response, including 20 staff members who are deployed to Gulf Coast states. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:00:00 EST
- NEW: Interim Guidance for Protecting Deepwater Horizon Response Workers and Volunteers: The specific recommendations provided in this Interim Guidance focus on issues specific to the Deepwater Horizon Response and do not address issues common to all disaster response work activities. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:00:00 EST
- UPDATE: CDC Responds to the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill : Currently, 242 CDC and ATSDR staff members are involved in the response, including 21 staff members who are deployed to Gulf Coast states. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:00:00 EST
- UPDATE: CDC Responds to the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill : Currently, 187 CDC and ATSDR staff members are involved in the response, including 17 staff members who are deployed to Gulf Coast states. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:30:00 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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