Category: preparedness
WARNING: zombies included!
This time last year we posted Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse. The blog post that took CDC from nerdy scientists to hip pop culture icons (at least that’s how we like to think of it). We’ve been amazed at all the zombie fans out there and thrilled with all the opportunities we’ve had this year to Read More >
Posted on by 3 CommentsBe a Force of Nature
This time last year, storms ripped through the central and southern United States spawning more than 300 tornadoes and claiming hundreds of lives. This year we observed National Severe Weather Preparedness Week in memory of these tragic events and to encourage everyone to learn what to do when severe weather strikes. Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentDisaster Movies: Lessons Learned
By Regina Quadir With the Oscars just 3 days away, movies have been on our mind lately here at CDC’s Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response. Especially disaster movies. They come in all kinds of flavors: deadly viruses, tornadoes, earthquakes, and, yes, even snakes on a plane. Read More >
Posted on by 41 CommentsTeachable Moments – Courtesy of The Walking Dead on AMC
By Maggie Silver If you’ve been following our blog, you’ve probably figured out we’re big fans of zombies. While we know zombies are fictional, they tie in so well with another topic we’re deeply invested in, emergency preparedness, that it seems like a perfect match for us! Being true zombie fans, we love The Walking Read More >
Posted on by 44 CommentsNew Year’s Resolution: Be Ready
We all make resolutions for the New Year, lose weight, read more, learn a new skill. Well this year why not make one of your resolutions to be ready? 2011 was full of devastating emergencies, from the Mississippi River flooding to the more than 343 tornados that tore through the Southeast. Just a few simple steps can Read More >
Posted on by 11 CommentsTop 7 Disaster Songs Countdown
By Regina Quadir Most artists may not have had preparedness in mind, but these top 7 title tracks remind us of some events that we should always be prepared for. Check out our top 7 disaster tracks: Read More >
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