Prepare, Respond, Recover

Prepare | Respond | Recover

This page contains information that will assist the general public with planning, responding and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. It provides useful information about man-made and natural disasters and how to prepare and recover from them. For specific information on an on-going public health emergency, please go to the Emergency home page.

The information contained here is not a substitute for having your own specific family or business emergency preparedness plan, but this page contains resources with which to augment your specific plan. The information provided here is consistent with the latest information and guidance available for public risk assessment and public health preparedness.

Prepare

Natural Disasters	Bioterrorism Emergencies
Earthquake Extreme Heat Floods Hurricanes Landslides/Mudslides Tornadoes Tsunamis Volcanoes Wildfires Winter Weather More Natural Disasters information Mass Casualties Emergency Wound Care Injuries Burns Coping with Traumatic Events More Mass Casualty information	Overview List of Agents Preparation and Planning More Bioterrorism Information Chemical Emergencies Overview Chemical List of Agents Preparation and Planning More Chemical Information Radiation Emergencies Overview Preparation and Planning Radiological Emergency Planning More Radiation Information Outbreaks and Pandemics Flu

Respond

For Families and Individuals	Children & Adolescents
Mental Health Aspects of Terrorism Disaster Counseling After a Disaster: Self-Care Tips for Dealing with Stress How to Deal With Grief Recognizing and Reducing Anxiety in Times of Crisis The Long-term Impact of a Traumatic Event: What to Expect in Your Personal, Family, Work, and Financial Life Anniversary Reactions to a Traumatic Event: The Recovery Process Continues	Tips for Teachers: How to Help Children Cope With War Talking with Young Children about War and Terrorism Talking with School-Age Children about War and Terrorism Talking with Teenagers about War and Terrorism Marking Disaster Anniversaries in the Classroom Questions to Help Children Talk About a Disaster
For Seniors & Older Adults	People with Special Needs
A Guide For Older Adults Psychosocial Issues in Older Adults in Disasters	Pregnant Women People With Chronic Conditions Drug and Medical Device Safety Patients or Participants in Clinical Studies

Recover

Environmental Cleanup & Recovery	Hazardous Materials
Cleanup Safely after a Disaster Debris Management Disaster Site Management Emergency Preparedness and Response Natural Disasters: Response, Cleanup & Safety for Workers OSHA Resources on Disaster Recovery Hazards Planning for Disaster Debris Recovering from Disaster	Chemical Emergencies Overview ChemIDplus Lite Emergency Management Hazardous Materials Hazardous Substances Data Bank Medical Management Guidelines for Acute Chemical Exposures Protect the Environment: Report Spills and Environmental Violations TOXMAP - Environmental Health e-Maps WISER - Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders
Animals in Disasters
Protect Your Pets in an Emergency AVMA Disaster Preparedness and Response Guide Disaster Preparedness for Veterinary Practices Disaster Preparedness Resources Merck Veterinary Manual — 9th Edition Online NIOSH Interim Guidance on Health and Safety Hazards When Working with Displaced Domestic Animals Saving the Whole Family (PDF, 490 KB)

This page last reviewed: July 06, 2010

Prepare, Respond, Recover

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