disastersDisaster Preparedness & Response

Hurricanes and Floods

Center for Public Health Practice - Hurricanes

The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned

The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina is broken down into sections and a downloadable .PDF is also available.

Hurricane Data and Emergency Preparedness

The Census Bureau maps the projected paths of storms and offers nationwide data of hurricane-prone areas. Previos data from hurricanes such as Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Wilma are available.

Assessing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Persons with Disabilities

in-depth effort to understand how persons with disabilities prepared for, reacted to, and recovered from the devastating impact of the storm.

CDC Guidance on Floods

The CDC provides guidance for personal health and safety for a flood and its aftermath.

CDC Guidance on Hurricanes

The CDC provides a resource page that covers different topics regarding hurricanes.

Private Drinking Water " Wells – What to Do After the Flood

This resource provides information and material lists for caring for a well after a flood.

Food Safety after a Hurricane or Flood

U.S. Food and Drug Administration guide to assessing food after a hurricane or flood.

Protect Yourself from Mold

After flooding, mold can become a significant problem. The CDC provides this resource as a guide to mold prevention.

 

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