Hurricane Earl

• Prepare Before the Storm (CDC)
• National Hurricane Center (NOAA)

• State Public Health Actions
• Situation Updates

Food Safety:

• Keep Food Safe during and after an Emergency

Water Contamination:

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

Safety Information for Residents:

• Hurricane Safety (CDC)
• Prevent and Treat Other Illnesses and Injuries After a Hurricane (CDC)
• Stay Safe in the Heat (CDC)
• Returning Home after a Disaster (CDC)
• Dealing with Mold after a Disaster (CDC)
• Mental Health Awareness in Times of Emotional Distress (SAMHSA)
• After a Disaster: Self-Care Tips for Dealing with Stress (SAMHSA)
• Protecting your Pets in an Emergency (CDC)

Safety Information for Responders:

• Emergency Response Resources: Hurricane Response (CDC/NIOSH)
• Protecting Yourself from Heat Stress (PDF - 376 KB) (CDC\NIOSH)
• Protecting Yourself from Sun Exposure (PDF - 674 KB) (CDC\NIOSH)
• Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Community Assistance Providers (AHRQ)
• Guidance for Managing Worker Fatigue During Disaster Operations (PDF - 671 KB) (NRT)
• Stress Prevention and Management Approaches for Rescue Workers in the Aftermath (SAMHSA)

Responder Data Resources:

• Water-related Disease Contaminants (CDC)
• Hazardous Substance Data Bank (NLM)
• Health Effects Notebook for Hazardous Air Pollutants (EPA)
• Integrated Risk Information System [Environmental contaminants exposure] (EPA)
• WISER - Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (NLM)