What You Should Know During and After an Emergency

With wildfires on both coasts, floods continuing in the Midwest, and severe storms crossing the country, emergency preparedness is a priority for many Americans. CDC has current information on dealing with weather emergencies, including floods, tornadoes, and wildfires.

Many Americans are facing health and safety threats from recent wildfires, floods, tornadoes, and severe storms. CDC has current information on dealing with fire- and weather-related emergencies, including:

• Floods
• Tornadoes
• Wildfires

Be prepared for possible health and safety hazards that you and your family may face during an emergency. Stay safe after a fire or storm by keeping alert and taking common sense precautions. Detailed checklists are available for situations such as:

• Keep Water Safe [PDF - 45 KB]
• Keep Food Safe [PDF - 429 KB]
• Reentering Your Flooded Home
• Returning Home After a Disaster: Be Healthy and Safe
• What You Need to Know When the Power Goes Out Unexpectedly

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Preparing people for emerging health threats is one of CDC's overarching goals. CDC contributes to national, state, and local efforts to prepare for and prevent public health disasters before they occur. When a disaster has occurred, CDC is prepared to respond and support national, state, and local partners in responding in order to improve public health outcomes. After response to a disaster has ended, CDC assists national, state, and local partners in the recovery and restoration of public health functions. For additional information, see Emergency Preparedness & Response.