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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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Natural Disasters & Severe Weather: Winter Weather,; Earthquakes…

Bioterrorism: Anthrax,; Plague,; Smallpox…

Chemical Emergencies: Ricin,; Chlorine,; Nerve Agents…

Recent Outbreaks & Incidents: Fungal Meningitis,; West Nile Virus…

Mass Casualties: Explosions,; Blasts Injuries…

Radiation Emergencies: Dirty Bombs,; Nuclear Blasts…

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Blog: Public Health Matters

Wildfires burning brush and trees Project Wildfire: A Community Approach to Surviving Wildfires

Following two devastating wildfires that burned in Bend, Oregon in 1990 and again in 1996, the Fire Chief of Deschutes County, Oregon, Gary Marshall, received a phone call from Safeco Insurance offering to contribute to the purchase of new firefighting equipment. Marshall politely declined Safeco’s offer because he had a more effective, long-term solution in mind that involved educating the public about the risks of wildfires.

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

Photo of a family 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.