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This site is intended to increase the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies.
Specific Hazards
Bioterrorism- Anthrax,
- plague,
- smallpox…
Chemical Emergencies- Ricin,
- chlorine,
- nerve agents…
Radiation Emergencies- Dirty bombs,
- nuclear blasts…
Mass Casualties- Explosions,
- blasts,
- injuries…
Natural Disasters & Severe Weather- Earthquakes, volcanoes…
Recent Outbreaks & Incidents- Salmonella,
- melamine…
What's New
- UPDATED: Gulf Oil Spill 2010 Health Surveillance Fri, 25 Aug 2010 13:20:00 EST
- UPDATED: CDC Responds to the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:00:00 EST
- UPDATED: Gulf Oil Spill 2010 Health Surveillance Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:00:00 EST
- UPDATED: CDC Responds to the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:00:00 EST
- UPDATED: Gulf Oil Spill 2010 Health Surveillance Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST
- UPDATED: Gulf Oil Spill 2010 Health Surveillance Wed, 4 Aug 2010 21:00:00 EST
What CDC Is Doing
Learn about CDC activities that help strengthen national, state, and local efforts to prevent or respond to emergencies.
What You Can Do
Emergency Preparedness & You Would you be ready if there were an emergency? Be prepared: assemble an emergency supply kit, make your emergency plans, stay informed, and be involved in helping your family, your business, and your community to be ready.
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