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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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Specific Hazards

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

Bioterrorism: Anthrax,; plague,; smallpox…

Chemical Emergencies: Ricin,; chlorine,; nerve agents…

Recent Outbreaks & Incidents: Listeriosis,; wildfires…

Mass Casualties: Explosions,; blasts,; injuries…

Radiation Emergencies: Dirty bombs,; nuclear blasts…

Preparedness for All Hazards

What's New

NEW: Public Health Matters Blog - Zombies Turning 1: Zombie Nation Mon, 14 May 11:32:00 EST
NEW: Public Health Matters Blog - Money Well Spent: Public Health Dollars Save Lives Mon, 7 May 13:06:00 EST
NEW: Public Health Matters Blog - Testing…1,2,3: How Does CDC Respond to Anthrax? Thu, 3 May 15:36:00 EST
NEW: Helmet and Tornado Statement Thu, 03 May 17:00:00 EST
Public Health Matters Blog - Be a Force of Nature Fri, 27 Apr 08:10:00 EST
Public Health Matters Blog - Traveling to the Olympics this summer? Be careful what you bring back Wed, 25 Apr 13:35:00 EST
Public Health Matters Blog - Meta-Leadership: Closing Preparedness Gaps to Safeguard America Tue, 23 Apr 14:31:00 EST
Public Health Matters Blog - Creating and Strengthening Community-Based Disaster Coalitions Wed, 18 Apr 11:52:00 EST
Public Health Matters Blog - Vaccines: Test Your Knowledge Thur, 12 Apr 2012 15:08:00 EST
UPDATE: The Laboratory Response Network Tues, 02 Apr 2012 14:00:00 EST

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zombie preparedness Zombies Turning 1: Zombie Nation

Last year CDC told you how to prepare for a zombie apocalypse (along with more realistic disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes), this year we’re featuring zombie preparedness stories from across the nation.

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.