Hurricanes
INCLUDING CYCLONES, TYPHOONS & OTHER TROPICAL STORMS
Prepare for the Storm
Get Supplies
You should stock your home with supplies that might be needed during the emergency period.
Make a Plan
There are many steps you can take in advance to increase your safety during a storm.
Hurricane Health and Safety Tip
June 20, 2013
Be Prepared for an Emergency
Learn about your community's emergency plans, warning signals, evacuation routes, and locations of emergency shelters. Learn more.
Information for You
- Key Facts about Hurricane Readiness
- Evacuation Centers
- Evacuees and Affected Persons
- Evacuee Educational Materials
- Health Care Professionals
- People With Chronic Conditions
- People with Disabilities
- What Consumers Need to Know About Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods [FDA]
- Information Regarding Insulin Storage [FDA]
- Hurricane and Flood Recovery
- Prevent Illness and Injuries
- Response and Cleanup Workers
- Pregnant Women
- Pet Shelters
- Volunteers
- Schools
- Poster - “Be Ready Before and After Hurricanes”
- Coping With a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Public Health Matters Blog
Other Resources
Social Media
Stay informed with new social media tools such as eCards, Twitter, Facebook, widgets, buttons, and more.
Health and Safety Concerns
Illness, injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning, animals & insects, food, water, cleanup, mold, environmental concerns, and more.
Contact Us:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30333 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348 - Contact CDC-INFO
