Hurricane Season Public Health Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Guidance for Health Care Providers, Response and Recovery Workers, and Affected Communities — CDC, 2017 | MMWR

Hurricane Season Public Health Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Guidance for Health Care Providers, Response and Recovery Workers, and Affected Communities — CDC, 2017 | MMWR

• Three major hurricanes have hit the US so far this season, and CDC is working with health agencies in the affected areas to respond to the storms.
• Some of the major health threats after a hurricane are extended power outages, extreme heat, and unsafe food and water.
• CDC has resources in English and Spanish for health agencies, first responders, and individuals responding to and recovering from hurricanes.