Prevent Illness and Injury After a Disaster

Overview

• Prevent Illness after a Disaster
• Prevent Injury After a Disaster

Specific Illness and Injury Prevention Topics

• Animals and Insects
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• Chemicals
• Cleanup
• Diarrhea
• Environmental Concerns
• Food & Water
• Hand Hygiene
• Heat Exposure
• Immunizations
• Infection Control
• Infectious Disease
• Mental Health
• Emergency Wound Care
• Preventing Chain Saw Injuries During Tree Removal
• Safe Driving
• Protect Yourself from Electrical Hazards
• Pressure Washer Safety
• Trench Foot or Immersion Foot
• Wound Management for Healthcare Professionals
• Vibrio vulnificus After a Disaster
• Disaster Information for People With Chronic Conditions and Disabilities

Educational Materials

Injury and Violence Prevention Cards

• After the Storm – Tips for Adults: Healthy Relationships
• After the Storm – Tips for Adults
• After the Storm – Tips for Parents of Infants
• After the Storm – Tips for Parents: Preventing Breakdowns
• After the Storm – Tips for Parents of Youth
• After the Storm – Tips for Youth

Flyers

• “Stray Dogs in Hurricane Disaster Areas”
  Spanish
• “Protect Yourself From Dog Bites, West Nile Virus, & Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Hurricane Disaster Areas”
  Spanish
• “Drive Safely”
• “Electricity is SHOCKING!”
• “Watch Your Step!” (Ladder & Roof Safety)

Public Service Announcements

Staying Safe After the Storm

• Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During a Power Outage
• Handwashing
• Emergency Wound Care
• Staying Safe Around Dogs After a Disaster
• Electrical Safety After a Hurricane
• Electrical Safety
• What to Do If Your Appliances Are Wet After a Disaster
• Driving Through Water After a Disaster
• Keeping Children Safe From Drowning in Flooded Areas

Cleanup

• Preventing Chain Saw Injuries After a Disaster

Dealing With Stress and Relating to Others

• Coping With Depression and Thoughts of Suicide After a Disaster