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- Hurricanes - Prepare: Emergency Supplies You Will Need
This site is intended to increase the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies.
Specific Hazards
Bioterrorism- Anthrax,
- plague,
- smallpox…
Chemical Emergencies- Ricin,
- chlorine,
- nerve agents…
Radiation Emergencies- Dirty bombs,
- nuclear blasts…
Mass Casualties- Explosions,
- blasts,
- injuries…
Natural Disasters & Severe Weather- Earthquakes, volcanoes…
Recent Outbreaks & Incidents- Salmonella,
- melamine…
What's New
- NEW: Condensed Human Health Interim Clinical Guidance with Mental Health Guidance Thu, 29 July 2010 15:15:00 EST
- UPDATED: Gulf Oil Spill 2010 Health Surveillance Tue, 27 July 2010 09:00:00 EST
- NEW: Earthquake Audio, Video, and Multimedia Resources Mon, 26 July 2010 18:30:00 EST
- UPDATED: CDC Responds to the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Mon, 26 July 2010 16:00:00 EST
- NEW: Key Points - Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Human Health Interim Clinical Guidance Sun, 25 July 2010 09:30:00 EST
- NEW: Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill Human Health Interim Clinical Guidance Sun, 25 July 2010 09:30:00 EST
- NEW: Protecting Yourself After a Hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico Fri, 23 July 2010 21:28:00 EST
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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