Category: preparedness
Stockpile Expert Helps Responders Prepare for Emergencies
In the United States, most of us take it for granted that if we need medicine – cough syrup, aspirin, or even most antibiotics – we can just run down to the pharmacy and get it. That’s because our medical supply chain – the series of organizations, companies, and systems that make sure those shelves Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsBehind the Clipboard: Adventures of a Lab Inspector
You might think being a laboratory inspector is a boring job – the kind of work that’s suited to glasses-wearing, clipboard-carrying types who hate adventure and love enforcing rules. However, during a recent sit-down with a small group of CDC inspectors, I discovered their jobs are anything but dull. The inspectors I spoke with are Read More >
Posted on by 6 CommentsDon’t Skip A Beat: Prepare for Heart Attacks
Preparing for a potential heart attack now could save a life later. A crisis often strikes without warning, whether it’s a tornado, an earthquake, or a heart attack. Although heart attacks can happen suddenly, you can take steps now to prepare in case one should ever happen to you or a loved one. February is Read More >
Posted on by 6 CommentsLooking Back: 5 Big Lessons from 2016
CDC is always there – before, during, and after emergencies – and 2016 was no exception. Through it all, we’ve brought you the best and latest science-based information on being prepared and staying safe. Here’s a look back at 5 big lessons from a very eventful year. Follow the links to discover the full stories! Read More >
Posted on by 2 Comments5 Holiday Tips for a Home Safe Home
As the season of togetherness rolls in, regular routines roll out. You do things you don’t normally do: decorating, cooking, hosting guests (and their germs), or playing a pick-up game of football in the backyard. As you channel your inner Julia Child, Aaron Rodgers, or Martha Stewart in preparation for your holiday gatherings, here are Read More >
Posted on by 4 CommentsThis Is a Test: Georgia Practices for Bioterrorist Threats
It is November 2015, and Georgia’s emergency personnel are preparing to respond to an outbreak of plague. Don’t worry, it’s not the real plague. This is only a test. No one is actually sick or in any danger. But what if it were real? Armed with the knowledge that practice makes perfect, the Georgia Department Read More >
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