Hurricane Irene: Mid-Atlantic

September 2, 2011: HHS will complete demobilization of all but four personnel in region 1 today, including the Disaster Medical Assistance Team which had been standing ready in Vermont to respond. HHS completed demobilization of personnel in Regions 2, 3 and 4 earlier this week.  Learn More >>

Public Health Actions and Situational Awareness

Federal Public Health Actions | Stay Informed

Federal Public Health Actions

• August 29, 2011:  President Declares Emergency for Pennsylvania
• August 28, 2011: President Declares Emergency for Delaware
• August 28, 2011: President Declares Emergency for the District of Columbia

• August 27, 2011: President Declares Emergency for Virginia
• August 27, 2011:  President Declares Emergency for Maryland

Stay Informed

• Situation Updates
• National Public Health Radio Network (NPHRN)

• National Hurricane Center

State Health-Related Health and Preparedness Information

Delaware 
Stay Connected

• Delaware Emergency Communications Resources

State Public Health Actions & Announcements

• August 26, 2011: Modification of Declaration for the State of Delaware and Mandatory Evacuation of All Persons in Coastal Areas
• August 25, 2011:   Gov Markell Declares a State of Emergency

• District of Columbia Emergency Communications Resources

Public Health Actions & Announcements

• August 26, 2011:  Mayor Vincent C. Gray Urges Residents to Prepare for Potential Impact of Hurricane Irene

• Maryland Emergency Communications Resources

State Public Health Actions & Announcements

• August 25, 2011: Governor O’Malley Declares Emergency

• Pennsylvania Emergency Communications Resources

State Public Health Actions & Announcements

• August 26, 2011:  Governor Corbett Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane IreneAugust 25, 2011:  PEMA Urges Pennsylvanians to Prepare for Hurricane Irene

• Virginia Emergency Communications Resources

State Public Health Actions & Announcements

• August 25, 2011: Gov. McDonnell Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Irene

Find a Shelter

To fnd a shelter: Text SHELTER + your ZIP code to 43362. Have friends or family that need to find shelter? Send this information to them via text.

• Search for Red Cross Shelters

• Disaster Information for Pet Shelters

Locate Loved Ones

• Red Cross Safe and Well Program

• Red Cross Safe and Well Mobile Site

Food and Water Safety

• Keep Food Safe during and after an Emergency (Foodsafety.gov)
• Refrigerated Foods and Power Outages (Foodsafety.gov)
• Frozen Food and Power Outages (Foodsafety.gov)

• Safe Drinking Water (EPA)
• Private Drinking Water Wells: What to do after a Flood (EPA)

Prevent and Treat Disease and Injury

• Prevent and Treat Other Illnesses and Injuries After a Hurricane (CDC)
• Use Drugs, Medical Devices, and Biological Products Safely after a Disaster (FDA)
• Water-related Disease Contaminants (CDC)
• Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (CDC)

• Stay Safe in the Heat (CDC)
• Insect Repellent Use and Safety in Children (FDA)
• Information for Pregnant Women (CDC)
• Disaster Information for People With Chronic Conditions and Disabilities (CDC)

Clean-up and Sanitation

• Re-entering Your Flooded Home (CDC)
• Personal Hygiene and Handwashing
• Mold after a Disaster (CDC)
• Health Risks associated with Flood Waters

• Cleaning and Sanitizing with Bleach (CDC)
• Preventing Chain Saw Injuries (CDC)
• Additional Resources for Cleaning Up Safely (CDC)

Mental Health Resources

The catastrophic effects of a hurricane often cause stress.  If you are experiencing distress from the storm, call 877-SAMHSA7 to receive help and referrals to local crisis lines.

• Resources to Help Cope with a Traumatic Event (SAMHSA)
• Disaster Recover Resources for Substance Abuse Treatment Providers (SAMHSA)

• Alcohol, Medication, and Drug Use After a Disaster (SAMHSA)

Additional Safety Concerns

• After a Hurricane (CDC)
• Protecting your Pets in an Emergency (CDC)

• Power Outages (CDC)

Safety Information for Responders and Clinicians

• Emergency Response Resources: Flood Response (CDC/NIOSH)
• Emergency Response Resources: Disaster Site Management (CDC/NIOSH)
• Information for Disaster Evacuation Centers (CDC)
• Immunization Recommendations for Disaster Responders (CDC)
• Guidance for Managing Worker Fatigue During Disaster Operations (PDF - 671 KB) (NRT)
• Hazardous Substance Data Bank (NLM)

• Protective Equipment for Workers in Flood Response (NIOSH)
• Integrated Risk Information System [Environmental contaminants exposure] (EPA)
• WISER - Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (NLM)
• Natural Disaster Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and Podcasts (CDC)