Throughout hurricane season, CDC provides important messages on what you can do to protect yourself and others from the dangers caused by hurricanes. http://emergency.cdc.gov/hurricanes/ http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/media/ImageTags/HurricanePrep.jpg http://emergency.cdc.gov 100 75 enus podcasts@cdc.gov (podcasts) No Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) podcasts@cdc.gov If you must use a chain saw, follow the instructions to be safe. Wear a hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, thick work gloves, chaps, and boots. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7222 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EST 00:00:49 Emergency Communications System No If you must use a chain saw, follow the instructions to be safe. Wear a hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, thick work gloves, chaps, and boots. This podcast discusses the importance of rodent control after a natural disaster. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10081 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EST 00:00:45 National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) No This podcast discusses the importance of rodent control after a natural disaster. Home fires are a threat after a natural disaster and fire trucks may have trouble getting to your home. If the power is out, use flashlights or other battery-powered lights if possible, instead of candles. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=6860 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:00:00 EST 00:00:49 Emergency Communications System No Home fires are a threat after a natural disaster and fire trucks may have trouble getting to your home. If the power is out, use flashlights or other battery-powered lights if possible, instead of candles. If you are not ordered to evacuate, and you stay in your home through a hurricane, there are things you can do to protect yourself and your family. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=6858 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:25:00 EST 00:00:50 Emergency Communications System No If you are not ordered to evacuate, and you stay in your home through a hurricane, there are things you can do to protect yourself and your family. If your home was flooded, look for signs that your appliances have gotten wet. Throw away wet or flooded appliances to protect from shock and fire. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7035 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EST 00:00:50 Emergency Communications System No If your home was flooded, look for signs that your appliances have gotten wet. Throw away wet or flooded appliances to protect from shock and fire. What you should do to protect yourself and your family from a hurricane. As you evacuate, remember to take your prescription medicines with you. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=6856 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:30:00 EST 00:00:48 Emergency Communications System No What you should do to protect yourself and your family from a hurricane. As you evacuate, remember to take your prescription medicines with you. Stock your home with supplies, get an emergency kit for your car, know how to stay safe during the storm, and know what to do if evacuation orders are issued. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=9029 Fri, 23 May 2008 10:00:00 EST 00:06:06 National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) and National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) No Stock your home with supplies, get an emergency kit for your car, know how to stay safe during the storm, and know what to do if evacuation orders are issued. After a natural disaster, it is normal to feel sad, mad, or guilty—you may have lost a great deal. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7225 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:00:00 EST 00:00:48 Emergency Communications System No After a natural disaster, it is normal to feel sad, mad, or guilty—you may have lost a great deal. Apply first aid to treat cuts and scrapes and prevent infection. To care for a bleeding cut, put pressure on it until the bleeding has stopped. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7221 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST 00:00:49 Emergency Communications System No Apply first aid to treat cuts and scrapes and prevent infection. To care for a bleeding cut, put pressure on it until the bleeding has stopped. Dogs can be scared and stressed after a natural disaster and may be more likely to bite or scratch. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7033 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST 00:00:50 Emergency Communications System No Dogs can be scared and stressed after a natural disaster and may be more likely to bite or scratch. After a storm, many roads may be flooded. Avoid driving through these areas, especially when the water is moving fast. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=6862 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:30:00 EST 00:00:54 Emergency Communications System No After a storm, many roads may be flooded. Avoid driving through these areas, especially when the water is moving fast. If you're under a hurricane watch or warning, learn about your community's emergency plans, warning signals, evacuation routes, and emergency shelters. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=6392 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:30:00 EST 00:00:54 Emergency Communications System No If you're under a hurricane watch or warning, learn about your community's emergency plans, warning signals, evacuation routes, and emergency shelters. After a hurricane, stay away from damaged buildings until building inspectors say it’s safe to enter. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=6863 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:00:00 EST 00:00:53 Emergency Communications System No After a hurricane, stay away from damaged buildings until building inspectors say it’s safe to enter. As the cleanup process begins after a natural disaster, there may be areas of flooding. Watch your children to prevent them from playing in or around flood water. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7034 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:00:00 EST 00:00:54 Emergency Communications System No As the cleanup process begins after a natural disaster, there may be areas of flooding. Watch your children to prevent them from playing in or around flood water. When rain or flood waters get into your building, take steps to prevent mold growth. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7223 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EST 00:00:54 Emergency Communications System No When rain or flood waters get into your building, take steps to prevent mold growth. Power outages and flooding can cause electrical hazards. Never touch a downed power line or anything in contact with one. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=6861 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EST 00:00:54 Emergency Communications System No Power outages and flooding can cause electrical hazards. Never touch a downed power line or anything in contact with one. If a hurricane warning is issued for your area, or authorities tell you to evacuate, take only essential items. If you have time, turn off gas, electricity, and water and disconnect appliances. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=6857 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:25:00 EST 00:00:54 Emergency Communications System No If a hurricane warning is issued for your area, or authorities tell you to evacuate, take only essential items. If you have time, turn off gas, electricity, and water and disconnect appliances.