CDC - Health and Safety Concerns for All Disasters Website Page with Links - May 1, 2015

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[h=1]Health and Safety Concerns for All Disasters[/h]



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[h=3]ANIMALS & INSECTS[/h] Information on animal and insect related hazards after a disaster including wild or stray animals, mosquitos, rodents, and more.
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[h=3]CARBON MONOXIDE[/h] Learn how to avoid CO poisoning when using alternate sources of fuel or electricity for heating or cooking during a power outage.
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[h=3]SAFE CLEAN UP[/h] Take steps to stay safe while cleaning up your home and yard after a disaster including wearing proper safety gear.
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[h=3]COPING WITH A DISASTER OR TRAUMATIC EVENT[/h] Resources promoting mental health and resilience including tips to cope with the stress of a traumatic event.
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[h=3]FOOD AND WATER SAFETY[/h] Protect your health by throwing away food that may not be safe and using safe water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene.
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[h=3]ILLNESS AND INJURY PREVENTION[/h] Educational materials and resources to help you prevent injury and illness after an emergency or natural disaster.
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[h=3]POWER OUTAGES[/h] Safety tips to help you prepare for and cope with sudden loss of power including avoiding CO poisoning and electrocution.
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[h=3]RETURNING HOME[/h] Tips to protect yourself and your family when returning to your home after a hurricane, flood, or other natural disaster.
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• Page last reviewed: May 1, 2015
• Page last updated: May 1, 2015
• Content source:
  • National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH)/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
• Maintained By:
  • Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR)

http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/alldisasters.asp?s_cid=ccu090913_008