Cdc Offers Advice for People to Protect Themselves During and After a Hurricane

U.S. Newswire › September 15, 2004

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ATLANTA, Sept. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- As people brace for the impact of Hurricane Ivan, they must also prepare for the threats that the storm may leave behind. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers advice to help people protect themselves from illness, injury, and death during and after a storm.

As the storm approaches, people should gather emergency supplies including food, water and prescription medicines, and prepare to evacuate. Once the storm has passed, immediate concerns include food and water safety, structural safety, utility and fire hazards, carbon monoxide hazards, cleanup activities, and protection from mosquitoes. People can help protect themselves and their families by following these CDC guidelines:

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Cdc Offers Advice for People to Protect Themselves During and After a Hurricane

-- Learn about your community's emergency plans, warning signals, evacuation routes, and locations of emergenc...

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