Centers for Disease Control

(CDC)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.

The website had hundreds of resources to teach you and your family how to protect yourself.

What to Do in an Emergency

Questions and Answers About Anthrax

Bioterrorism Preparedness FAQ

Radiation Emergencies

Mass Trauma Preparedness

Mass trauma is the term used to describe the injuries, death, disability, and emotional stress caused by a catastrophic event, such as a large-scale natural disaster or a terrorist attack.

Burn Preparedness and Response

Coping with a Traumatic Event

Injuries and Mass Trauma Events

Preparation & Planning

Chemical Agents: Facts About Sheltering in Place

Chemical Agents: Facts About Evacuation

Chemical Agents: Facts About Personal Cleaning & Disposal of Contaminated Clothing

Biological and Chemical Terrorism: Strategic Plan for Preparedness and Response

For additional information on Planning & Preparedness including publications in Spanish, please visit the Centers for Disease Control Website.

Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades CDC en Español.