After flooding, identify and throw away food that may not be safe to eat. Throw away any food that may have come in contact with flood or storm water. Throw away food that has an unusual odor, color, or texture; If the power has been off for 4 hours or more, throw away foods in your refrigerator. Throw away any canned foods that are bulging, opened, or damaged. When in doubt, throw it out. Learn more about food safety following a flood.

The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are closer than ever to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.

Nationwide Shortage of Tuberculin Skin Test Antigens: CDC Recommendations for Patient Care and Public Health Practice

Nationwide Shortage of Tuberculin Skin Test Antigens: CDC Recommendations for Patient Care and Public Health Practice

Pay attention to flood watches and warnings. Follow local safety instructions and take steps to protect you and your family.

Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Email Updates for April 8, 2013

The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are closer than ever to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.

Human Infections with Novel Influenza A (H7N9) Viruses

Human Infections with Novel Influenza A (H7N9) Viruses

Love to cook? Check out the Emergency Kit CookOff, a nationwide challenge that puts your creativity and emergency food supply to the test.

Do you have flood insurance? Call an insurance agent to ask about flood insurance.

The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are closer than ever to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.

The New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has instituted the Partners in Preparedness program designed to help organizations in the New York City metro area better prepare their employees, services, and facilities and develop a trusted communication system before disaster strikes.

Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Email Updates for March 25, 2013

Do you live in a tsunami warning zone? The National Weather Service has resources to help you prepare for tsunamis and for your community to become TsunamiReady. Learn more during National Tsunami Awareness Week.

The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are closer than ever to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.

The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are closer than ever to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.

Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Email Updates for March 11, 2013

This San Francisco neighborhood is working to build community resilience, preparing itself to be able to respond to any disaster or unexpected situation.

"Save the date! Wednesday March 13 at 5pm ET. CDC has released updated recommendations for clinical management of patients involved in the outbreak of fungal meningitis and other infections. Join CDC expert Dr. Tom Chiller and Dr. Anu Malani from St. Joseph's Mercy Medical Center in Michigan to learn more about these new recommendations and ask questions of the leading experts. Additional details about the call can be found on CDC's website"