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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https://www.cdc.gov/orr/ 28-01-2009 16:07:50
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#DYK CDC's Public Health Emergency Preparedness program provides vital resources to ensure communities can effectively respond to threats like influenza & wildfires. Learn more about the life-saving work of the #PHEPprogram #NationalWildfireMonth bit.ly/3K4A6rw
Taking care of your body is an important part of self-care during an emergency. One way to do that is to try to eat healthier foods like those that have low sodium. Here are tips to help you create a nutritious emergency food supply: #PrepYourHealth
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April is #DonateLife Month . Organ donation is an important decision that you can make as part of advance care planning for medical emergencies. Learn how you can #DonateLife #PrepYourHealth bit.ly/3GlTcrW
Pets are like family, microchip your pets. Microchipping is one of the best ways to ensure that you & your pet are reunited if you are separated. If your pet is already microchipped, make sure to keep the registration information up to date. #StayInformed bit.ly/3PW9lsq
After an earthquake, be ready for aftershocks, landslides, or even a tsunami if you live on a coast.
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Are you ready to #takeaction in the event of an emergency? CPR is a practical skill that if performed in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. Take action to protect your & others’ health.
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Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time, including when you’re not with your children & pets. You can take steps to protect them even when you’re not around to do it yourself: bit.ly/3ONfM0j #PrepYourHealth
Winter is here. Learn practical skills like CPR to #PrepYourHealth for winter. Bystanders may be first on the scene in a medical #emergency & able to help someone with a cold-related illness, such as severe hypothermia. Learn how: bit.ly/2YCuXyh. #BeReady #WeatherReady