Using commonly available mobile devices (e.g., iPhone, iPod touch), HANDI is a prime example of how we can use mobile technology in public health and emergency preparedness. […]

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. […]

On Wednesday, December 14, CDC Director Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., charged the entire CDC community to become active participants in an intensified strategy to eradicate polio, worldwide. CDC’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated for the agency’s partnership engagement through the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). GPEI is committed […]

Polio is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease. There is no cure, but there are safe and effective vaccines. […]

New Year's Resolution: Be Ready […]

Ticket for Two – Real-life Contagion: Part 2 - by Tyler M. Sharp, PhD […]

When rain or flood waters get into your building, take steps to prevent mold growth… […]

After a storm, many roads may be flooded… […]

This is a very hard time for everyone. You may feel sad, angry, lost, or stressed… […]

After a natural disaster, it is normal to feel sad, mad, or guilty—you may have lost a great deal… […]

In the stressful time after a natural disaster, parenting can be especially difficult… […]

As the cleanup process begins after a natural disaster, there may be areas of flooding around your home or shelter… […]

This is a very hard time for everyone, and the challenges you face in staying safe may include the risk of sexual violence… […]

As you evacuate, remember to take your prescription medicines with you… […]

Power outages and flooding can cause electrical hazards in and around your home… […]

First aid can help heal cuts and scrapes and prevent infection… […]