During disasters in which evacuation is required or property is damaged, temporary shelters provide people with short-term accommodations, food and other provisions, and sometimes medical or nursing...
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Rural agricultural areas in the United States are key regions for influenza surveillance in wild and domesticated animals such as pigs and birds. Public health and veterinary agencies regularly...
The Family Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities was created by two Florida agencies to assist families in preparing for a variety of emergencies. The guide provides general instructions...
An all-hazards guide is designed to serve as a basis for a general family disaster plan. While it does not provide specific information on pandemic influenza, it offers a thorough approach to basic...
The Initiative is a preparedness workbook aimed at people with special functional needs, who may need additional assistance during a public health emergency. The workbook is not pandemic-specific,...
A significant number of Florida's 19 million residents are likely to be considered vulnerable during or following a disaster. Approximately 18% of Floridians are elderly, 23% have a language barrier...
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are developmental disorders that can affect how children communicate, interact with other people, and perceive their environments. While the number of people with an...
During severe winter storms that cause significant ice damage or power outages, people who do not understand English, are recent immigrants, or who fear going to shelters because of immigration...
Extreme heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States, claiming, on average, more lives each year than tornadoes, lightning, rain, floods, and hurricanes combined. Extreme heat...
While severe winter weather may be an expected challenge for people living in cold climates, new immigrants and recent arrivals can often experience significant difficulty in adapting to conditions...
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