Tropical Storm Isaac - 2012

August 30, 2012:  Slow-moving Isaac weakens to a depression over northern Louisiana. Flooding rains continue across southeastern Louisiana and Mississippi. [Learn More >>]

Public Health Actions and Situational Awareness

• August 28, 2012: President Obama Signs Mississippi Emergency Declaration
• August 27, 2012: ​​Governor Phil Bryant Declares Emergency as Isaac Aims for Mississippi
• August 26, 2012: Governor Jindal Declares State of Emergency for Louisiana due to Tropical Storm
• August 26, 2012: Governor Bentley Declares State of Emergency for Alabama, Issues Evacuation Orders Due to Expected Impact from Isaac 
• August 25, 2012: Florida Declares State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Issac

Federal Public Health Actions | Stay Informed

Federal Public Health Actions

• President Obama Signs Mississippi Emergency Declaration
 

Stay Informed

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

• National Hurricane Center

State Health-Related Health Information

Alabama
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• Alabama Emergency Communications Resources

State Public Health Actions & Announcements

• Alabama Emergency Management Agency 

Florida
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• Florida Emergency Communications Resources

State Public Health Actions & Announcements

• Florida Division of Emergency Management 

Georgia
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• Georgia Emergency Communications Resources

State Public Health Actions & Announcements

• Georgia Emergency Management Agency 

Louisiana
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• Louisiana Emergency Communications Resources

State Public Health Actions & Announcements

• Louisiana Emergency Management Agency 

Mississippi
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• Texas Emergency Communications Resources

State Public Health Actions & Announcements

• Mississippi Emergency Management Agency 

Texas
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• Texas Emergency Communications Resources

State Public Health Actions & Announcements

• Texas Emergency Management Situation Reports 

Prepare for the Storm

• Hurricane Preparedness Checklist (FDA)
• Prepare for the Storm and Make a Plan
• What to do during a Hurricane (FEMA)

• Protecting your Pets and Livestock (FEMA)
• Planning for People with Special Needs (Ready.gov)

Evacuating Safely

• Information for Disaster Evacuees and Other Affected Persons (CDC)

• Have an Evacuation Plan (Ready.gov)

Find a Shelter

To find 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

• Hurricane Information for Health Care Professionals (CDC)
• 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)