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The CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response website is CDC’s primary source of information and resources for preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. This site continues to keep the public informed about public health emergencies and provides the information needed to protect and save lives
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: CDC Situation Awareness Maps – 2011 Japan Earthquake Tue, 22 March 2011 7:00:00 PM EST
- NEW: Radiation and Potassium Iodide (KI) Fri, 18 March 2011 12:00:00 EST
- NEW: Public Health Matters Blog post - Haiti Cholera Response: Stories from the Field, Part 3 - by Molly McCollom Tue, 8 March 2011 3:00:00 EST
- NEW: Community Fact Sheet: Volatile Organic Compounds and Your Health Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:00:00 EST
- NEW: CDC/ATSDR Guidance on the Interpretation and Use of Blood Laboratory Analyses for Volatile Organic Compounds Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:00:00 EST
- NEW: Public Health Matters Blog post - Battling Disease Outbreaks in the Big Apple - by Scott Harper Fri, 11 Feb 2011 3:00:00 EST
- NEW: Public Health Matters Blog post - Haiti Cholera Response: Stories from the Field, Part 2 - by Araceli Rey Fri, 21 Jan 2011 3:00:00 EST
Blog: Public Health Matters
Haiti Cholera Response: Stories from the Field, Part 3
On one beautiful sunny day, we passed by a group of people under an awning. At first, I thought they might be gathering after a church service. Only as we passed did I realize they sat facing a coffin...
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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