Recent Outbreaks and Incidents

For a list of the latest updates, please see the What’s New page or visit CDC’s Current Outbreak List.

Palm tree blowing in a hurricane

Hurricane Florence (September 2018)
CDC’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated and bringing together CDC and ATSDR staff to work efficiently in responding to public health needs in preparation for Hurricane Florence. For more information about CDC activities and U.S. government activities after hurricanes and other tropical storms, including Hurricane Florence, go to: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/hurricane-florence.html and https://www.usa.gov/hurricane-florenceExternal.

Debris in the road following a hurricane

Hurricane Harvey (August 2017-May 2018)
CDC’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated and bringing together CDC and ATSDR staff to work efficiently in responding to public health needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. For more information about CDC and U.S. government activities after hurricanes and other tropical storms, including Hurricane Harvey, go to: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/ and https://www.usa.gov/hurricane-harveyExternal.

Debris in the road following a hurricane

Hurricane Irma (September 2017-May 2018)
CDC’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated and bringing together CDC and ATSDR staff to work efficiently in responding to public health needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. For more information about CDC and U.S. government activities after hurricanes and other tropical storms, including Hurricane Irma, go to:https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/ and https://www.usa.gov/hurricane-irmaExternal.

Debris in the road following a hurricane

Hurricane Maria (September 2017-May 2018)
CDC’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated and bringing together CDC and ATSDR staff to work efficiently in responding to public health needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. For more information about CDC and U.S. government activities after hurricanes and other tropical storms, including Hurricane Irma, go to:https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/ and https://www.usa.gov/hurricane-mariaExternal.

Page last reviewed: January 24, 2018