Category: preparedness
National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 7-13, 2017): It Only Takes One!
As the saying goes, “all politics are local.” The same goes for hurricanes. A busy hurricane season is not just defined by the total number of hurricanes in a season, but rather if any hurricane hits your local community. It only takes one. This mantra provides the impetus every May for the National Oceanic and Read More >
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There is a new neighbor on Sesame Street. Her name is Julia and she’s helping dispel decades-old stereotypes about autism. Julia is a little girl with autism and her move to “where the air is sweet” coincided with April being Autism Awareness Month. Our new neighbor is helping us think about the challenges of parenting Read More >
Posted on by 3 CommentsBattling Biting Mosquitoes and Jumping Genes in 2016
Last year, an expert from the CDC National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases (NCEZID) found himself in an unlikely position: guest starring on a popular Navajo language radio program to field questions about hantavirus infection. Hantavirus is caused by contact with mouse droppings and can sometimes be fatal. This is just one example of Read More >
Posted on by 1 Comment10 Ways CDC Gets Ready For Emergencies
One of the best parts of my job is the opportunity to learn from a wide range of experiences. We have an obligation to not only respond to emergencies today, but to prepare for tomorrow by learning from the past. Our work extends to households affected by disease, communities ravaged by disasters, and U.S. territories Read More >
Posted on by 1 Comment5 Spring Safety Tips Brought to You By Adorable Animals
Spring is in the air, and that means warmer weather, blooming flowers…and the potential for extreme weather conditions! Some of our favorite animals remind us of what steps we can take to keep ourselves safe if bad weather strikes. Don’t let floods, thunderstorms, or tornadoes take you by surprise this season. Keep these 5 weather Read More >
Posted on by 5 CommentsWhen We All Work Together, We’re Stronger Than Ever
Atop the bloom of a clover, on the same speck of dust. Lies a second small town; it exists without fuss. Those who live in this place are prepped to the nines. With emergency plans and kits of all kinds. Take a look, for example, at their fight against flu. They cover their coughs Read More >
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