Citation
(1999), "Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)", Disaster Prevention and Management, Vol. 8 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/dpm.1999.07308cag.003
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/programs/emergenc/ prevent/prev_em.htm
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Centre for Environmental Health (NCEH), has issued several online Prevention Guides to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety before, during, and after Emergencies and Disasters in both English and Spanish. The guides in English cover earthquakes, extreme cold, extreme heat, floods, and hurricanes. Only the flood and hurricane guides are currently available in Spanish. As an example of the information available, the earthquake guide covers general facts about earthquakes, how to prepare for an earthquake, how to inspect a home for possible hazards, what to do during and after a quake, and issues concerning people with special needs. It includes several checklists, including suggested first aid and survival kits for the home, automobile, and workplace.