Category: harmful algal bloom

In Case You Missed It: Favorite Posts of 2021

Year’s end is a good time to reflect on the events of the past 12 months. The Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) published about 30 posts to its Public Health Matters blog in 2021. Most of them include suggestions for how you can prepare for emergencies of all shapes and sizes. In case you Read More >

December 20, 2021 by Blog Administrator1 Comment

General, natural disasters, preparedness

911, beach safety, children with special healthcare needs, emergency preparedness, first-aid kits, food preservation, Get Involved, harmful algal bloom, home canning, mental health, personal health, personal health preparedness, public health, rip currents, self-care, ultraviolet rays

Danger in the Water: When Algae Becomes Toxic

Ever wondered what’s causing the water in your favorite lake to turn red? Or were the family photos from your river rafting trip spoiled by brown water in the background? You may be looking at an algal bloom. Summer is upon us and warm weather is the perfect environment for these algal blooms, which can Read More >

June 22, 2016 by Blog Administrator10 Comments

General, prevention

algae, cyanobacteria, HAB, harmful algal bloom, public health, water, Waterborne