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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
- Natural Disasters & Severe Weather
- Winter Weather,
- Earthquakes…
- Bioterrorism
- Anthrax,
- Plague,
- Smallpox…
- Chemical Emergencies
- Ricin,
- Chlorine,
- Nerve Agents…
- Recent Outbreaks & Incidents
- Extreme Heat,
- Wildfires…
- Mass Casualties
- Explosions,
- Blasts Injuries…
- Radiation Emergencies
- Dirty Bombs,
- Nuclear Blasts…
What's New
- 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
- NEW: 2012 Hurricane Health & Safety Tips - Food & Water Supply During an Emergency Tue, 4 September 14:00:00 EDT
- UPDATE: CDC's Polio Eradication Efforts Fri, 31 August 18:00:00 EDT
- New: CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) - Notice to Health Care Providers: Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Cases Associated with Staying in Yosemite National Park, California Fri, 31 August 11:51:00 EDT
- Upcoming COCA Call - West Nile Virus: Information and Guidance for Clinicians (AUG 30) 2:00 - 3:00pm EST Wed, 29 August 11:30:00 EDT
- NEW: 2012 Hurricane Health & Safety Tips -Tune In For Local Information Mon, 27 August 18:30:00 EDT
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Is Your Family Ready?
Planning for emergencies is important, especially since your family may not be together when disaster hits. Make sure to involve your children in the planning process, when you include children they’re more likely to remember the plan and act on it.
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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