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Wildfires Photo from FEMA
Centers for Disease Control — Smoke from wildfires is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. Know whether you are at risk and ...More…
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Prepare for Hurricanes and Floods: Advice From FDA
Food & Drug Administration — Tips to keep food, medicine, medical devices, biologics, and pets safe during hurricane season. Here are resources from the Food and Drug Administration on how to keep food, medical products, and pets safe during an emergency. Food that has been ...More…
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Know Your Winter Storm and Extreme Cold Terms
FEMA — Rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads, walkways, trees, and power lines. Rain that turns to ice pellets before reaching the ground. Sleet also causes moisture on roads to freeze and become slippery. A ...More…
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Hurricane Information Emergency
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid — Waivers, public health emergency declarations, Medicare fee-for-service payment and billing policies, information on the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program, and other hurricane-related information can be found in the downloads and related ...More…
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Earthquakes and Fire Safety
US Fire Administration — Appliances, furniture, and household products can shift, fall, and spill. Pools of water or even appliances can be electrically charged. Look for flammable liquids like gasoline, lighter fluid, and paint thinner that may have spilled. Thoroughly ...More…
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Get Disaster Information
FEMA — Information and resources on Hurricanes including Gustav and Ike Are you at risk for flooding? Learn why you need flood insurance. Declared Disasters & Emergencies Find maps of federally declared disaster counties. The disaster process Current ...More…
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Main Areas
Ready — Ready America, Educating and empowering Americans to prepare for emergencies including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. Want to reach your state or local government to see how you can prepare for events that happen in your ...More…
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Prepare A Family Disaster Plan Now
FEMA — ORLANDO, Fla. -- A well thought-out plan of action for you and your family can go a long way toward reducing the damage from hurricanes and any other type of disaster that could strike. With hurricane season upon us, preparing your family ...More…
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Hurricane and Flood Recovery
Centers for Disease Control — Information on being safe after a Hurricane. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Food, water, carbon monoxide, & other hazards. Stay safe from hazards a storm may leave in your home. Learn how to safely clean up mold ...More…
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Hurricane Readiness
Centers for Disease Control — Families can cope with hurricanes by preparing in advance and working together as a team. You should stock your home with supplies that may be needed during the emergency period. Information on preparing for Hurricanes and being safet after a ...More…
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Hurricane Information for Health Care Professionals
Centers for Disease Control — Clinical Guidance for Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning After a Disaster National network of clinics providing health professionals free clinical advice by phone about potential pediatric environmental health concerns. Questions about Clinical ...More…
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Protect Yourself and Others From Electrical Hazards ...
Centers for Disease Control — Do not drive through standing water if downed power lines are in the water. If you believe someone has been electrocuted, call or have someone else call 911 or emergency medical help. After a hurricane, flood or other natural disaster you need to ...More…