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Prepare Your Health for Hurricane Season

Road sign pointing in the direction of a hurricane evacuation route.

Andrea. Dorian. Humberto. In all, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), of which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a member, has a list of 21 names that they will use this year to identify hurricanes during the Atlantic hurricane season. What’s in a name? A major hurricane by any name is hazardous to Read More >

May 6, 2019 by Blog Administrator1 Comment

General, natural disasters, preparedness, response

Atlantic hurricane season, Environmental Health, evacuation, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness Week, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, paperwork, personal health, personal health preparedness, pets, power sources, prescriptions, public health, World Meteorological Organization

4 Tips to Stay Healthy Around Your Pet

Father Reading Book With Son And Daughter And Pet Dog At Home

Pets, whether covered in fur, feathers, or scales, are an important part of our lives—most American households own at least one pet. Many people see their pet as a member of the family that brings joy and amusement to their life. But did you know that having a pet can even help improve your health? Read More >

May 7, 2018 by Casey Barton Behravesh, MS, DVM, DrPH, DACVPM, Director, One Health Office, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases12 Comments

General, prevention, Vectorborne

animals, handwashing, healthy pets, national pet week, pet week, pets, public health, zoonotic

In Case You Missed It: Top 10 Posts From 2017

In honor of the New Year, we are rounding up the blogs that were most viewed by you, our readers, in 2017. America’s Hidden Health Crisis: Hope for Those Who Suffer from ME/CFS Public Health Matters recognized the 25th anniversary of International Awareness Day for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Fibromyalgia. Between 825,000 Read More >

January 8, 2018 by Blog Administrator2 Comments

Flu, Injury, natural disasters, preparedness, prevention

chronic disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, college, contact lens, COPEWELL, diarrhea, disease detective, drug overdose, epidemiology, flu, Foodborne, healthy and safe swimming week, Heart disease, John Snow, kit, Norovirus, opioid, pets, preparedness, public health, swimming, Waterborne

Keep your pets safe in an emergency: 5 things to know

Emergencies come in many forms: fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, violent storms and even terrorism. In the event of extreme weather or a disaster, would you know what to do to protect your pet? Many pet owners are unsure of what to do if they’re faced with such a situation. In recognition of National Pet Read More >

June 19, 2017 by Crystal Bruce, Health Communications Specialist, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response2 Comments

natural disasters, preparedness

disaster, evacuation, pets, plan, preparedness

How to Be Smart (About Preparedness)

Dramatic sky in contrast with the afternoon sun on a November afternoon in Limburg, the Netherlands

Emergencies are everywhere: from floods to flu, tornadoes to terrorists… How do you prepare for all of it? Trying to prepare for every possibility can seem impossible. But you can be smart about preparing for the emergencies and situations you are most likely to experience. Start by looking around at where you live, the people Read More >

September 26, 2016 by Blog AdministratorLeave a comment

General, preparedness, Preparedness Month

children, emergency, pets, preparedness, public health, tornado, travel

After the Storm: Pets and Preparedness

Kathleen Fessman did not anticipate the degree of damage that Hurricane Sandy would cause her Rockaway, New York home. She stayed in her house during the storm watching as her basement flooded, knocking over the gas tanks she had stored there. For nearly a week after the storm, Kathleen remained in her damaged home, not knowing Read More >

September 26, 2014 by Blog Administrator3 Comments

natural disasters, preparedness, Preparedness Month

dogs, Hurricane, pets, Sandy

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