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CDC Emergency

@cdcemergency

The handle for CDC's Office of Readiness and Response (ORR). We tweet ways to #PrepYourHealth, abt public health preparedness, & during emergency responses.

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linkhttps://www.cdc.gov/orr/ calendar_today28-01-2009 16:07:50

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Do you know the warning signs of heat-related illnesses and how to treat them? If you or someone you know is experiencing heat stroke, call 911 immediately and bring them to a cooler place. Know the symptoms: bit.ly/3zd7JFr #HeatSafety

Do you know the warning signs of heat-related illnesses and how to treat them? 

If you or someone you know is experiencing heat stroke, call 911 immediately and bring them to a cooler place. 

Know the symptoms: bit.ly/3zd7JFr #HeatSafety
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Prevent child #heatstroke deaths. ALWAYS remember to: 👶 Check the back seat. 👜 Leave a personal item on your front seat as a reminder. 🔑 Keep your vehicle locked and keys out of reach. Once You Park, Stop. 🛑 Look. 👁️ Lock. 🔒

Prevent child #heatstroke deaths. ALWAYS remember to: 
👶 Check the back seat. 
👜 Leave a personal item on your front seat as a reminder. 
🔑 Keep your vehicle locked and keys out of reach. 
 
Once You Park, Stop. 🛑 Look. 👁️ Lock. 🔒
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Prepare for potential power outages #Debby may bring. • Have batteries and other alternative power sources. • Have flashlights for every household member. • Make a plan for medical devices powered by electricity and refrigerated medicines. 🔦 ready.gov/power-outages

Prepare for potential power outages #Debby may bring.

• Have batteries and other alternative power sources.
• Have flashlights for every household member.
• Make a plan for medical devices powered by electricity and refrigerated medicines.

🔦 ready.gov/power-outages
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Remain safe after a #flood by staying out of floodwater. Floodwater may contain hazardous waste, fallen power lines, debris, wild or stray animals, and other things that can harm your health. #Debby For more flood safety tips: bit.ly/46wrILN

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You can help keep others safe from heat-related illness! On hot days, remember to check on your friends, neighbors, and teammates. If they show signs of heat stroke, call 911 immediately. For more information on heat-related illnesses: bit.ly/4c4R70X

You can help keep others safe from heat-related illness! On hot days, remember to check on your friends, neighbors, and teammates. If they show signs of heat stroke, call 911 immediately.

For more information on heat-related illnesses: bit.ly/4c4R70X
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If your home or property was damaged by #Debby, take photos before you begin cleaning up! This step will speed up the process as you file insurance claims or apply for other assistance.

If your home or property was damaged by #Debby, take photos before you begin cleaning up!

This step will speed up the process as you file insurance claims or apply for other assistance.
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Find out when there are extreme heat alerts by listening to your local news. Check out CDC's HeatRisk dashboard for your 7-day heat risk forecast. Consider holding outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day. Enter your zip code: cdc.gov/heatrisk

Find out when there are extreme heat alerts by listening to your local news. 

Check out CDC's HeatRisk dashboard for your 7-day heat risk forecast. Consider holding outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day.

Enter your zip code: cdc.gov/heatrisk
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Food may not be safe to eat during and after an emergency. Throw away food that may have come in contact with flood or storm water, perishable foods, and those with an unusual odor, color, or texture. When in doubt, throw it out! bit.ly/46Gi8Wt #FoodSafety #Debby

Food may not be safe to eat during and after an emergency. Throw away food that may have come in contact with flood or storm water, perishable foods, and those with an unusual odor, color, or texture. When in doubt, throw it out! bit.ly/46Gi8Wt #FoodSafety #Debby
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Did you lose power due to #Debby? Disconnect appliances & appliances, keep your freezers & refrigerators closed, and only use generators outside & away from windows. For more safety tips, visit: ready.gov/power-outages

Did you lose power due to #Debby? 

Disconnect appliances & appliances, keep your freezers & refrigerators closed, and only use generators outside & away from windows.

For more safety tips, visit: ready.gov/power-outages
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Was your home or business flooded by #Debby? Here are 8 tips to help you safely clean up #mold after a #disaster: bit.ly/3AmcDR2 #ProtectYourHealth

Was your home or business flooded by #Debby? Here are 8 tips to help you safely clean up #mold after a #disaster: bit.ly/3AmcDR2 #ProtectYourHealth
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Be prepared for #floods during hurricane season. If there’s a flood warning in your area, remain in a safe zone. Stay home, secure your place, and don’t attempt to drive unless advised to evacuate. Visit bit.ly/3WMP7oU for more information. #Debby

Be prepared for #floods during hurricane season. If there’s a flood warning in your area, remain in a safe zone. Stay home, secure your place, and don’t attempt to drive unless advised to evacuate. 

Visit bit.ly/3WMP7oU for more information. #Debby
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Heavy rain can lead to #landslides. Be alert so you can stay safe. ✔️ Listen to local news updates. ✔️ Look for tilted trees, poles, or walls. ✔️ Listen for rumbling sounds. If you notice signs of a #landslide, move away from the path and take cover. bit.ly/4cdYl25

Heavy rain can lead to #landslides. Be alert so you can stay safe.

✔️ Listen to local news updates.
✔️ Look for tilted trees, poles, or walls.
✔️ Listen for rumbling sounds.

If you notice signs of a #landslide, move away from the path and take cover. bit.ly/4cdYl25
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#Hurricanes can lead to many health risks, such as injury, waterborne diseases, carbon monoxide poisoning, and more. Plan ahead so you can stay safe. Tips to prepare: bit.ly/3VcK8fg

#Hurricanes can lead to many health risks, such as injury, waterborne diseases, carbon monoxide poisoning, and more. Plan ahead so you can stay safe.  

Tips to prepare: bit.ly/3VcK8fg
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Wildfire smoke can make anyone sick, but some people have a higher risk of getting sick. People most at-risk include: 🔥People with chronic health conditions like asthma, COPD, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or heart disease 🔥People who are pregnant 🔥Children 🔥Responders

Wildfire smoke can make anyone sick, but some people have a higher risk of getting sick. 

People most at-risk include:
🔥People with chronic health conditions like asthma, COPD, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or heart disease
🔥People who are pregnant
🔥Children
🔥Responders
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#DYK? Temperatures inside a car can rise almost 20°F in only 10 minutes, even with a window cracked open. NEVER leave children or pets in a parked car. Children left unattended in parked cars are at greatest risk for heat stroke, and possibly death: bit.ly/3Xbir8C

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Teachers: Want a back-to-school activity to help children prepare for natural disasters? Download CDC’s Ready Wrigley Activity books: 🌀Hurricanes: bit.ly/4fWw6ry 🔥Wildfires: bit.ly/3MaU8BE 🌡️Heat: binged.it/4cu7IL2 💧 Floods: binged.it/4fQME4l

Teachers: Want a back-to-school activity to help children prepare for natural disasters?  

Download CDC’s Ready Wrigley Activity books: 
🌀Hurricanes: bit.ly/4fWw6ry
🔥Wildfires: bit.ly/3MaU8BE
🌡️Heat: binged.it/4cu7IL2
💧 Floods: binged.it/4fQME4l
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CDC’s National Syndromic Surveillance Program provides public datasets and online dashboards that track pressing health threats in near real-time, including tick bites, extreme heat, drug overdoses, and respiratory illnesses. bit.ly/4fCO3eQ

CDC’s National Syndromic Surveillance Program provides public datasets and online dashboards that track pressing health threats in near real-time, including tick bites, extreme heat, drug overdoses, and respiratory illnesses. bit.ly/4fCO3eQ
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CDC’s 2024-2025 fall and winter virus season outlook is now available. This resource provides decision-makers with critical information for preparedness planning and potential changes in hospital demand. Learn more: bit.ly/47feVha

CDC’s 2024-2025 fall and winter virus season outlook is now available. This resource provides decision-makers with critical information for preparedness planning and potential changes in hospital demand. Learn more: bit.ly/47feVha
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Inaccessible environments and a lack of assistive technology can present unique challenges during emergencies for people with disabilities. When planning for an emergency, consider the specific needs of people with disabilities. bit.ly/4bwtPA9

Inaccessible environments and a lack of assistive technology can present unique challenges during emergencies for people with disabilities. When planning for an emergency, consider the specific needs of people with disabilities. bit.ly/4bwtPA9
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Prepare with the whole community by integrating disability inclusion and accessibility in all phases of emergency preparedness and response. #NationalPreparednessMonth bit.ly/4fTkKVh

Prepare with the whole community by integrating disability inclusion and accessibility in all phases of emergency preparedness and response. #NationalPreparednessMonth 

bit.ly/4fTkKVh