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| Q | My family is in shock, feeling grief and anger because of a disaster. How do we handle emotional trauma and upset? |
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| A | Traumatic events are marked by a sense of horror, helplessness, serious injury, or the threat of serious injury or death. More >> |
| Q | What can I do to prevent illness after a hurricane or other natural disaster? |
| A | Often the most vulnerable time during a natural disaster comes after the event has occurred. More >> |
| Q | What is the difference between isolation and quarantine? |
| A | Isolation and quarantine are public health practices used to stop or limit the spread of disease. More >> |
| Q | What diseases are subject to Federal isolation and quarantine law? |
| A | By Executive Order of the President, federal isolation and quarantine are authorized for these communicable diseases:
Cholera
Diphtheria
Infectious tuberculosis
Plague
Smallpox
Yellow fever
Viral hemorrhagic fevers
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Flu that can cause a pandemic More >> |
| Q | Who has the authority to enforce isolation and quarantine because of a communicable disease? |
| A | The Federal government derives its authority for isolation and quarantine from the Commerce Clause of the U.S. More >> |
| Q | How is isolation and quarantine enforced during a disease outbreak? |
| A | If a quarantinable disease is suspected or identified, the CDC may issue a Federal isolation or quarantine order. More >> |
| Q | What can seniors do to prepare for an emergency? |
| A | Preparedness
Being prepared is the best way to reduce the effects of a natural disaster or other emergency. More >> |
| Q | Where can I find information about the effects of radiation? |
| A | Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS): a fact sheet for the public (CDC)
Learn about radiation sickness and its symptoms. More >> |
| Q | How can I protect myself from smoke? |
| A | Reducing your exposure to smoke in the air will help prevent health effects. More >> |
| Q | What health effects can occur from breathing smoke? |
| A | Smoke is made up of a complex mixture of gases and fine particles produced when wood, organic, and man-made matter burn. More >> |
| Q | How can I reduce my exposure to radiation from X-rays? |
| A | Consumers have an important role in reducing radiation risks from medical X-rays. More >> |
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