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Know what to do during a natural disaster. During a disaster, you may need to take shelter at home or go to an evacuation center. Tune in to the news for announcements and follow instructions from local officials.
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Know what to do during a natural disaster.
During a disaster, you may need to take shelter at home or go to an evacuation center. Tune in to the news for announcements and follow instructions from local officials.
For more disaster safety tips, visit: www.cdc.gov/disasters.
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National Center for Environmental Health
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