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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

CDC HAN Info Service Message: CDC Recommendations for Influenza Antiviral Medications Remain Unchanged Fri, 9 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST
Public Health Matters Blog: HANDI - A Handy App for Public Health Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST
NEW: Winter Weather Cool Tip of the Week - Hypothermia
When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced. Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up your body’s stored energy. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST
New: CDC Situation Awareness - CDC Polio Response Fri, 6 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST
New: CDC Ramps up Support for Final Push in Global Polio Eradication Effort Fri, 6 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST
NEW: Public Health Matters Blog - New Year’s Resolution: Be Ready. 31 Days of Preparedness Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST
NEW: Public Health Matters Blog - Real-life Contagion: Part 2 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST
NEW: Winter Weather Cool Tip of the Week. Infants less than one year old should never sleep in a cold room because they lose body heat more easily than adults. Unlike adults, infants are unable to make enough body heat by shivering. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST
NEW: Polio website - Polio is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease. There is no cure, but there are safe and effective vaccines. Mon, 18 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST
NEW: Public Health Matters Blog - Ticket for Two – International travel during pregnancy Wed, 7 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST
New: CDC Situation Awareness - Foodborne Outbreak Syndication Mon, 5 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST
NEW: Winter Weather Cool Tip of the Week. Shivering is an important first sign that the body is losing heat. Keep warm by dressing in wool, silk, or polypropylene inner layers – these fabrics hold in more body heat than cotton. Mon, 5 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST

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Photo of hand held smart device. HANDI – A Handy App for Public Health

The next person in line hands me their driver’s license. I scan it with a device docked with my iPod touch, ask some questions, print a barcoded sticker, and direct them to where they need to go. Are we at the airport? Car rental? Sports venue? None of the above! We are at a mass vaccination clinic administering flu shots during a hospital employee flu campaign. This handy tool is appropriately named HANDI (Hand-held Automated Notification for Drugs and Immunizations); it’s a mobile app being developed by Denver Public Health (DPH).

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.