#Disaster

The possibility of public health emergencies arising in the United States concerns many people in the wake of recent hurricanes, tsunamis, acts of terrorism, and the threat of pandemic influenza. Though some people feel it is impossible to be prepared for unexpected events, the truth is that taking preparedness actions helps people deal with disasters of all sorts much more...

Are you ready for calamity? Be Disaster Ready - You and your Family will be less stricken if you Expect the Unexpected! Brian Vitsmun sorts through debris at his home that was destroyed by a tornado on June 2, 2013 in Moore, Okla. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) by ADAM LEVIN (@adam_k_levin) Disasters disrupt life in unimaginable ways, making those affected much...

Disaster, Survival, Preparation - Summer is the peak season for lightning-related deaths and injuries, though people are struck by lightning year-round. Preparedness doesn't just mean stocking up on Survival Gear (although you should!) - It also means common sense, which includes learning about hazards - like Lightning. The National Weather Service provides a wide range of information about lightning, including...

The Hurricane Readiness Fact Sheet combines all of the key content of the CDC Hurricanes Web site into one downloadable, printable file. By printing this Portable Document Format (PDF) file, you will have important hurricane health and safety information available even when you're without power or Internet service. Download Fact Sheet Key Facts about Hurricane Readiness   List of Web Pages...

From the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention... This Preparedness and Disaster Response article includes resources for environmental health practitioners on disaster preparedness and response. EHS Resources Emergency and Terrorism Preparedness for Environmental Health Practitioners – general information on flood issues including cleanup as well as food, water and shelter protection Building Environment Food Protection Water Security Shelters Environmental Health...

Record Personal Belongings Be prepared in case you need to file an insurance claim. Keep video, photo, or written records of your belongings. Take the First Steps for a Hurricane  or other Disaster Plan Make a Plan Take the First Steps Prepare to Evacuate Complete Your Plan Learn about your community's emergency plans, warning signals, evacuation routes, and locations of...

Hurricane Season started June 1st. Remember to check your emergency kit from last season. Make sure that you have everything you need. Replace expired items such as food and medicine. Gather Emergency Supplies If disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water, or electricity for some time. By taking time now to prepare emergency water supplies...

'Andrea' Is The First Tropical Storm Of The 2013 Hurricane Season which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts will be either above normal or possibly extremely active. It should hit Florida around 1:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, where there will be a tropical storm warning. The coast of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina will be under a tropical...

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce (NOAA) predicts active 2013 Atlantic hurricane season Era of high activity for Atlantic hurricanes continues In its 2013 Atlantic hurricane season outlook issued today, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting an active or extremely active season this year. For the six-month hurricane season, which begins June 1, NOAA’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook says there...

Are you ready for Hurricane Season (& other Disasters?) As hurricane season begins, take a few minutes to review guidelines on what to do before, during, and after a hurricane. If you live in certain regions of the United States--including Hawaii and coastal areas along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico--preparing for a hurricane may be especially critical. The...