Coping with a disaster can be tough. Learn more about common distress symptoms and what signs to look for so you can help yourself and loved ones better cope.

Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Email Updates for June 17, 2013

Protecting yourself and your loved ones from smoke and other health hazards is very important during a wildfire. So is safely securing the area after a fire. Only go into a damaged home or apartment if authorities say it is safe. Don't eat, drink, or breathe in anything that has been near the fire's flames, smoke, soot, or water used to put the fire out.

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.

Updated cases and deaths related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

Updated cases and deaths related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

Updated cases and deaths related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

Decide ahead of time where you and your family will go if you have to evacuate. Know how to prepare your home and car before a hurricane arrives.

Nationwide Shortage of Doxycycline: Resources for Providers and Recommendations for Patient Care

Nationwide Shortage of Doxycycline: Resources for Providers and Recommendations for Patient Care

Updated cases and deaths related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

Updated cases and deaths related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

Be prepared in case you need to file an insurance claim. Keep video, photo, or written records of your belongings.

Notice to Health Care Providers: Updated Guidelines for Evaluation of Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

Notice to Health Care Providers: Updated Guidelines for Evaluation of Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

Human Infections with Avian Influenza A (H7N9) Viruses

Human Infections with Avian Influenza A (H7N9) Viruses

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.

Hurricane Season started June 1st. Remember to check your emergency kit from last season. Make sure that you have everything you need. Replace expired items such as food and medicine.

Check out our infographic for tips to stay safe and healthy during wildfire season.