Last year CDC told you how to prepare for a zombie apocalypse (along with more realistic disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes), this year we’re featuring zombie preparedness stories from across the nation. […]

This demonstrates how the funding CDC provides to states for public health preparedness and response is being used to protect the public’s health every day. These dollars are an incredibly important way to connect the health care delivery system (e.g., hospitals and doctors offices) with public health and save on healthcare costs for everyone. […]

This week, CDC’s Division of Strategic National Stockpile is practicing how it would respond to the release of anthrax in multiple locations across the nation. Four states – North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky – also are participating in this exercise so they, too, can test their abilities to respond. […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to recommend, as its highest priority recommendation, that people in the path of a tornado find a shelter or a tornado-safe room. The safest place in the home is the interior part of a basement. If possible, get under something sturdy such as a heavy table or workbench. If outdoors, lie down in a gully […]

This time last year, storms ripped through the central and southern United States spawning more than 300 tornadoes and claiming hundreds of lives. This year we observed National Severe Weather Preparedness Week in memory of these tragic events and to encourage everyone to learn what to do when severe weather strikes. […]

With the 2012 Summer Olympics less than 100 days away, people around the world are preparing. Athletes are putting in their final weeks of training, London officials are getting the city ready for visitors, and spectators are making travel plans. In CDC’s case, we’re trying to make sure everyone’s healthy for the big event. […]

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… […]