Natural Disasters and Severe Weather

Hurricanes

For up-to-the-minute information about the storm see the website for the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Safety Tips

Hurricanes and Public Health Concerns

CDC -- A Guide to Health and Safety During Hurricanes -- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC- Worker and personal health and safety during a flood

CDC- Key Facts about Hurricane and Flood Recovery

Downloadable Public Service Announcements (PSAs). Topics include staying safe during floods around buildings, pets, and appliances, emergency wound care, and avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning.

Information related to power outages

Information on Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After a Disaster

CDC- Food and Water Concerns. Recommendations for keeping water and food safe during a disaster

FDA- Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods: What Consumers Need to Know  (Spanish, French, and PDF)
A guide for consumers- proper food and water safety precautions in the event of flooding and/or power outages

FEMA – Preparing Water before a Disaster
A document on bottled water storage and preparing/storing home containers of water