These CDC podcasts are intended to increase the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/ http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/media/iTunes_EmergencyPrepare_600x600.jpg http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/ 600 600 en-US imtech@cdc.gov (imtech) Public Health Podcasts These CDC podcasts are intended to increase the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies. No Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) podcasts@cdc.gov Health, Public Health, Emergency Preparedness An emergency kit can help you survive during a disaster. This podcast discusses supplies to include in your kit. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8626691 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8626691 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:40:00 EST 00:03:09 Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR) No An emergency kit can help you survive during a disaster. This podcast discusses supplies to include in your kit. Health, Public Health, Public Health Preparedness, Emergency Preparedness & Response Hurricanes are one of Mother Nature’s most powerful forces. Host Bret Atkins talks with CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health Director Dr. Chris Portier about the main threats of a hurricane and how you can prepare. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8625368 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8625368 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:00:00 EST 00:04:28 Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR), National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) No Hurricanes are one of Mother Nature’s most powerful forces. Host Bret Atkins talks with CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health Director Dr. Chris Portier about the main threats of a hurricane and how you can prepare. Health, Public Health, Public Health Preparedness, Emergency Preparedness & Response, Hurricanes When disaster strikes, you might not have access to food or water. This podcast discusses types of emergency food supplies you should keep on hand in your emergency kit. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8624658 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8624658 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:01:00 EST 00:02:21 Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (PHPR) No When disaster strikes, you might not have access to food or water. This podcast discusses types of emergency food supplies you should keep on hand in your emergency kit. Health, Public Health, Public Health Preparedness, Emergency Preparedness and Response Smoke from wildfires can be dangerous to your health. In this podcast, you will learn the health threats of wildfire smoke and steps you can take to minimize these effects. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8624657 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8624657 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:00:00 EST 00:02:58 Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (PHPR) No Smoke from wildfires can be dangerous to your health. In this podcast, you will learn the health threats of wildfire smoke and steps you can take to minimize these effects. Health, Public Health, Wildfires, Public Health Preparedness, Emergency Preparedness Cada vez más personas construyen sus hogares en lugares boscosos, ya sea dentro o cerca de bosques, áreas rurales o sitios remotos en las montañas. Estas áreas son más propensas a los incendios forestales. Los incendios forestales a menudo comienzan en forma inadvertida, pero se extienden rápidamente, y prenden a su paso maleza, árboles y casas. Los CDC recomiendan tomar una serie de medidas antes, durante y después de un incendio forestal local, a fin contrarrestar sus efectos negativos. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11169 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11169 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:10:00 EST 00:06:37 Emergency Communications System No Cada vez más personas construyen sus hogares en lugares boscosos, ya sea dentro o cerca de bosques, áreas rurales o sitios remotos en las montañas. Estas áreas son más propensas a los incendios forestales. Los incendios forestales a menudo comienzan en forma inadvertida, pero se extienden rápidamente, y prenden a su paso maleza, árboles y casas. Los CDC recomiendan tomar una serie de medidas antes, durante y después de un incendio forestal local, a fin contrarrestar sus efectos negativos. Health, Public Health, Wildfires 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=8625363 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8625363 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. Health, Public Health, Disaster, Injury Safety and Violence, Hurricanes, Emergency Preparedness & Response 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=8625364 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8625364 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. Health, Public Health, Injury Safety and Violence, Hurricanes, Emergency Preparedness & Response 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=8625365 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8625365 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. Health, Public Health, Injury Safety and Violence, Hurricanes, Emergency Preparedness & Response 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=8625366 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8625366 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. Health, Public Health, Electrical SafetyInjury Safety and Violence, Hurricanes, Emergency Preparedness & Response 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=8625367 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8625367 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. Health, Public Health, Injury Safety and Violence, Hurricanes, Emergency Preparedness & Response, Medication Safety Protect yourself from frostbite. When outdoors, wear warm clothing, such as hats, gloves and jackets. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7464 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7464 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST 00:00:50 Emergency Communications System No Protect yourself from frostbite. When outdoors, wear warm clothing, such as hats, gloves and jackets. Health, Public Health, Hypothermia, Winter Storms, Frostbite Protect yourself against hypothermia and frostbite during cold weather. Wear warm clothing that covers your skin and remove any wet clothing immediately. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7465 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7465 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST 00:00:50 Emergency Communications System No Protect yourself against hypothermia and frostbite during cold weather. Wear warm clothing that covers your skin and remove any wet clothing immediately. Health, Public Health, Hypothermia, Winter Storms, Frostbite Hypothermia is a serious medical condition that strikes during very cold weather or when people are chilled from rain, sweat, or cold water. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7466 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7466 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST 00:00:50 Emergency Communications System No Hypothermia is a serious medical condition that strikes during very cold weather or when people are chilled from rain, sweat, or cold water. Health, Public Health, Hypothermia, Winter Storms 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=8625369 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8625369 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. Health, Public Health, Injury Safety and Violence, Hurricanes, Emergency Preparedness & Response, Depression, Suicide 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=8625370 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8625370 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. Health, Public Health, Injury Safety and Violence, Hurricanes, Emergency Preparedness & Response, Wound Care 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=8625371 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8625371 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. Health, Public Health, Injury Safety and Violence, Hurricanes, Emergency Preparedness & Response, Disaster, Dogs 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=8625372 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8625372 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. Health, Public Health, Injury Safety and Violence, Hurricanes, Emergency Preparedness & Response, Drowning More and more people are making their homes in woodland settings – in or near forests, rural areas, or remote mountain sites - areas in which wildfires are more likely to occur. Wildfires often begin unnoticed. They spread quickly, igniting brush, trees, and homes. CDC recommends taking steps before, during, and after local wildfires to reduce the effect they have on your life. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7039 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7039 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:30:00 EST 00:05:50 Emergency Communications System No More and more people are making their homes in woodland settings – in or near forests, rural areas, or remote mountain sites - areas in which wildfires are more likely to occur. Wildfires often begin unnoticed. They spread quickly, igniting brush, trees, and homes. CDC recommends taking steps before, during, and after local wildfires to reduce the effect they have on your life. Health, Public Health, Wildfires 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=8625374 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8625374 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. Health, Public Health, Injury Safety and Violence, Hurricanes, Emergency Preparedness & Response El humo de incendios forestales representa una seria amenaza para la salud de las personas que padecen enfermedades cardíacas y pulmonares, los adultos de mayor edad y los niños. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=6972 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=6972 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:15:00 EST 00:00:58 Emergency Communications System No El humo de incendios forestales representa una seria amenaza para la salud de las personas que padecen enfermedades cardíacas y pulmonares, los adultos de mayor edad y los niños. Health, Public Health, Wildfires, Spanish Listen for advice from local authorities and limit your exposure to any smoke, including low levels. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=6970 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=6970 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:45:00 EST 00:00:52 Emergency Communications System No Listen for advice from local authorities and limit your exposure to any smoke, including low levels. Health, Public Health, Wildfires 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=8625375 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8625375 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. Health, Public Health, Injury Safety and Violence, Hurricanes, Emergency Preparedness & Response, Drowning, Children, Kids 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=8625378 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8625378 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. Health, Public Health, Electrical Safety, Injury Safety and Violence, Hurricanes, Emergency Preparedness & Response 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=8625379 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8625379 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. Health, Public Health, Injury Safety and Violence, Hurricanes, Emergency Preparedness & Response, Mold 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=8625382 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8625382 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. Health, Public Health, Injury Safety and Violence, Hurricanes, Emergency Preparedness & Response