CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response Site

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The CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response website is CDC’s primary source of information and resources for preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. This site continues to keep the public informed about public health emergencies and provides the information needed to protect and save lives

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Specific Hazards

Natural Disasters & Severe Weather: Winter Weather,; Earthquakes…

Bioterrorism: Anthrax,; Plague,; Smallpox…

Chemical Emergencies: Ricin,; Chlorine,; Nerve Agents…

Recent Outbreaks & Incidents: Extreme Heat,; Wildfires…

Mass Casualties: Explosions,; Blasts Injuries…

Radiation Emergencies: Dirty Bombs,; Nuclear Blasts…

Preparedness for All Hazards

What's New

UPDATE: Current Situation October 15, 2012 9:00 PM EDT
UPDATE: Frequently Asked Questions for Clinicians: Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Investigation October 15, 2012 7:00 PM EDT
UPDATED: Clinician Guidance October 15, 2012 7:30 PM EDT
NEW: COCA Conference Call - Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Investigation Update: Information and Guidance for Clinicians - October 16, 2012 October 15, 2012 2:15 PM EDT
UPDATED: Current Case Count - Multi-State Meningitis Outbreak Mon, 15 October 14:00:00 EDT
UPDATED: Frequently Asked Questions for CliniciansOctober 14, 2012 20:00:00 EDT
NEW: What Should Physicians Be Doing?October 14, 2012 20:00:00 EDT
UPDATED: Frequently Asked Questions for CliniciansOctober 14, 2012 20:00:00 EDT
UPDATED: Instructions for Clinicians Regarding Diagnostic Testing and Specimen Shipping for Central Nervous System and Parameningeal InfectionsOctober 14, 2012 18:00:00 EDT
NEW: Interim Guidance for Management of Asymptomatic Persons Exposed to Potentially Contaminated Steroid ProductsOctober 14, 2012 18:00:00 EDT

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Learn about CDC activities that help strengthen national, state, and local efforts to prevent or respond to emergencies.

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