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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
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What's New
- Upcoming COCA Call - Influenza Prevention and Control for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (SEP 27) 2:00 - 3:00pm EST Tue, 25 September 08:15:00 EDT
- NEW: 2012 Hurricane Health & Safety Tips - Emergency Food Supplies Mon, 24 September 7:30:00 EDT
- UPDATE: CDC's Polio Eradication Efforts Fri, 21 September 18:00:00 EDT
- NEW: Public Health Matters Blog - Volunteering Throughout the Disaster Cycle: Insights from the Medical Reserve Corps Thu, 20 September 13:00:00 EDT
- Upcoming COCA Call - Principles of Planning for Disaster Risk Reduction (SEP 18) 2:00 - 3:00pm EST Mon, 17 September 09:30:00 EDT
- UPDATE: CDC's Polio Eradication Efforts Fri, 14 September 15:00:00 EDT
- NEW: Public Health Matters Blog - Is Your Family Ready? Fri, 14 September 09:30:00 EDT
- NEW: 2012 Hurricane Health & Safety Tips - Sanitizing After an Emergency Mon, 10 September 12:00:00 EDT
- UPDATE: CDC's Polio Eradication Efforts Fri, 7 September 18:00:00 EDT
- NEW: Public Health Matters Blog - Emergencies and the Elderly: taking care of older adults during a disaster Wed, 5 September 13:15:00 EDT
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Volunteering Throughout the Disaster Cycle: Insights from the Medical Reserve Corps
One of the strongest threads woven into the fabric of American culture is that of volunteer service. When someone is in need, we ask what can be done to help. This is never more evident than during a time of disaster.
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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