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Hurricanes

While nothing can be done to stop hurricanes, there are actions you can take to help maintain your personal health and safety during and after a hurricane.

What Everyone Should Know

Key Facts About Hurricane Readiness
Printable fact sheet on preparing for a hurricane, emergency supplies…

Key Facts About Hurricane Recovery
Printable fact sheet on how to protect your health & safety after a hurricane…

Staying Safe After the Storm

•	Returning Home
•	Health & Safety Issues
•	Dangers Left Behind
•	Power Outages
•	Extreme Heat
•	Avoiding Carbon Monoxide
•	Flooding

•	Cleanup Flood Water
•	Reentering Your Flooded Home NEW! Oct 27, 2004
•	Protect Yourself from Mold NEW! Oct 27, 2004
•	Worker Safety
•	Chainsaw Injuries NEW!

Other Resources

•	Public Service Annoucements NEW Sep 17
•	Printable Materials Index
•	Guidelines for the Management of Acute Diarrhea

•	Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports NEW!
•	Guidelines for Dialysis Care Providers on Boil Water Advisories

CDC HOTLINES

Public:
English—888-246-2675
español—888-246-2857
TTY—866-874-2646
Clinicians:
877-554-4625
E-mail:
cdcresponse@ashastd.org

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