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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
- NEW: Map of Healthcare Facilities which Received Lots of Methylprednisolone Acetate (PF) Recalled from New England Compounding Center on September 26, 2012 Fri, 5 October 5:00:00 EDT
- UPDATE: CDC's Polio Eradication Efforts Fri, 5 October 15:00:00 EDT
- UPDATE: Multistate Meningitis Outbreak Investigation Fri, 5 October 2:00:00 EDT
- NEW: CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) - Meningitis and Stroke Associated with Potentially Contaminated Product Thu, 4 October 5:05:00 EDT
- NEW: 2012 Hurricane Health & Safety Tips - Inventory Your First Aid Kit Mon, 1 October 7:30:00 EDT
- NEW: Public Health Matters Blog - National Preparedness Month: A Spotlight on Children Fri, 28 September 16:30:00 EDT
- NEW: Public Health Matters Blog - Disease Detection: Laboratories on the front lines Wed, 26 September 13:00:00 EDT
- 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
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Blog: Public Health Matters
National Preparedness Month: A Spotlight on Children
Children are not just small adults; their growing minds and bodies have unique physical, physiological, developmental and mental health needs. These differences become especially apparent—and warrant increased attention and care—before, during and after a disaster strikes.
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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