Category: plan

Managing Asthma During COVID-19

Little girl in a mask, treatments respiratory tract with a nebulizer at home

Asthma is a serious, but common lung condition that affects 1 in 13 people, including adults and children. People with moderate to severe asthma might be at a higher risk of getting very sick from Coronavirus (COVID-19). The past six months have proven to be a busy time for our family. We have made our Read More >

April 14, 2020 by Holly Gay9 Comments

General, preparedness, response

anxiety, Asthma, Asthma Action Plan, Asthma Triggers, Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR), COVID-19, Disinfect, Emergency Prescription Medications, Inhaler, medical supplies, National Center for Environmental Health, personal health, personal health preparedness, plan, prepare, Protect, public health, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program, Stress, Supplies

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