Public Health Emergency Weekly Report

Public Health Emergency Weekly Report

Domestic Violence in a Disaster

The stress of a disaster can lead to increased rates of domestic violence.  Learn how to recognize the signs of domestic violence and find out how you and your community can help and support people in need.  If you are the victim of domestic violence, get help.  Though you hope that you'll never need to use them, check out these resources to learn more about how to get help for someone suffering from abuse.  Learn More >>

Getting Ready for a Flood

This weekend, major flooding is expected to strike parts of Texas.  Earlier this year, major flooding struck in communities up and down the east coast.  Being ready for a flood can help keep you safe and prevent damage to your home.  If a storm is coming your way, be sure that you talk to your friends and loved ones and have a plan to keep in touch.  You should also take some basic precautions, like topping off your emergency kit, avoiding flooded areas, and learning about safe clean up.  Learn More >>

From the ASPR Blog Archives:  Planning Guides Help Protect Kids and Communities

What would happen if a disaster struck during school or while you were in a house of worship?  Is there a plan to help keep people safe?  Do the schools and houses of worship that you or your family attend have an emergency operations plan? Kevin Horahan, a senior policy analyst at the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, explains the importance of planning and talks about some planning guides that schools and houses of worship can use to start planning to keep people safe.  Learn More >>

Watch, Listen and Learn:  ASPR Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE)

Health and emergency preparedness professionals have access to the nation’s first and most comprehensive system of resources designed specifically to help communities better prepare for and manage the health impacts of disasters.  Dr. Lurie explains how ASPR TRACIE can enhance disaster health preparedness, response, and recovery. Watch the Video >>