Emergency Preparedness

California Wildfires: Protect Yourself and Others

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 protect yourself.

New! FAQ: Melamine in Food Products Manufactured in China

News reports and the World Health Organization (WHO) state that tens of thousands of infants in China who consumed infant formula contaminated with melamine are suffering from urinary tract stones, kidney damage, and kidney failure.

New! CDC Responds to Hurricane Season 2008

Learn what you can do to be prepared before a hurricane, what to do during the storm, and how to stay safe in the aftermath.

New! Blast Injury Fact Sheets — seven new fact sheets added.

Fact sheets for health care providers on the treatment of blast injuries.

New! Recommendations to Protect Persons Wounded During Bombings and Other Mass Casualty Events

New recommendations were published jointly this week in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (MMWR) and the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness journal

Floods: Protect Your Health and Safety

During a flood and its aftermath, there are some basic facts to remember that will help protect your personal health and safety.

New!Public Health Preparedness: Mobilizing State by State (HTML version)

A CDC Report on the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement
From: Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Keeping Cool in a Heat Wave

Learn about keeping cool and staying healthy in a heat wave.

New! Public Service Announcements for Keeping Food, Water, and Prescription Drugs Safe During and After a Disaster

Learn about safe handling of food after the power goes out and know what to do in the event that your prescription drugs are exposed to extreme heat or water.

New! Public Service Announcements for Extreme Heat

Learn now to stay safe and healthy during hot weather and know what to do to stay cool if the power goes out.