The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The world is not on track to eradicate polio by the end of 2012. Yet, we are closer than we have ever been to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.

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

Find out what a Long Island couple learned about preparedness thanks to Hurricane Sandy.

Visit our winter weather FAQs to learn about hypothermia, frostbite, wind chill and more.

The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The world is not on track to eradicate polio by the end of 2012. Yet, we are closer than we have ever been to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.

Water is an essential element to survival and a necessary item in an emergency supplies kit. This February, we tackled "water" as part of the Do 1 Thing program, taking small steps to be prepared for an emergency.

Follow these tips to stay safe while cleaning up after a disaster.

The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The world is not on track to eradicate polio by the end of 2012. Yet, we are closer than we have ever been to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.

A field assignee from CDC's Division of State and Local Readiness, John Peterson, gives an inside look at how many ways public health was impacted by the New England blizzard last weekend.

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

New Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Warrant Additional Action by Healthcare Providers

New Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Warrant Additional Action by Healthcare Providers

What's an Evacuspot? Post-Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans enacted the City Assisted Evacuation Plan that designated 17 neighborhood pick-up points across the city. Find out how the Evacuteers are working to make these pick-up points more visible and memorable for the citizens of New Orleans.

Upcoming COCA Call for Feb 12, 2013: Emergency Preparedness: Understanding Physicians' Concerns and Readiness to Respond

When using gasoline and diesel generators to supply power to a building, switch the main breaker or fuse on the service panel to the "off" position before starting the generator.

Over 2.7 million people are expected to participate in the Great Central U.S. Shakeout this Thursday, February 7 at 10:15 AM (CST). Join communities throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee who will participate in this event. Find out more about this great opportunity to practice earthquake safety.

Dress for the weather, especially if you have poor circulation.

The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The world is not on track to eradicate polio by the end of 2012. Yet, we are closer than we have ever been to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.

Have you stumbled upon "Doomsday Preppers" on the National Geographic Channel? While the scenarios profiled on "Doomsday Preppers" are extreme, there are actual disasters that are much more likely to occur and for which personal preparedness is essential.

Chemical emergencies have the potential to cause widespread death and illness. Both CDC and Poison Control Centers play important roles in helping define the public health response to chemical emergencies, by providing rapid detection and accurate identification of chemical agents, toxicology information, education programs, and assistance with medical management of exposures. During this COCA call, subject matter experts will discuss biomedical testing for chemical agents, state level poison control center practices, and clinical resources for chemical emergencies. Earn free continuing education. Dial in Number: 1-888-790-6180, Passcode: 1281914