Emergency Preparedness

- Are You Prepared? You can take steps now to help you prepare for an emergency and cope if a public health emergency, such as a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or disease outbreaks happens. We’ve provided step-by-step actions to help you prepare before an emergency to...

- Shelter In Place.Sometimes the best way to stay safe in an emergency is to get inside and stay put inside a building or vehicle. Where you should stay can be different for different types of emergencies.

- Information on Specific Types of Emergencies. Preparedness information about natural disasters, disease outbreaks, adiation emergency, pandemics, and more.

- Information for Specific Groups. Information for older adults, people with chronic conditions and disabilities, expectant and new parents, people with disabilities to help prepare for and respond to different types of emergencies.

- Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event. During and after a disaster, it is natural to experience different and strong emotions. Coping with these feelings and getting help when you need it will help you, your family, and your community recover from a disaster. Connect with family, friends, and

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