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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More than 70 US cities participate in the Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI), which is funded by CDC to develop programs that ensure medication is available to a city's entire population within 48...
The Emergency Preparedness Guide offers helpful emergency preparedness recommendations for individuals who require ongoing dialysis. Specifically, the guide discusses how to function during an...
The Women and Infants Service Package (WISP) was developed in 2007 by the National Working Group for Women and Infant Needs in Emergencies in the United States. It addresses the rationale, goals,...
Research conducted by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) found that vulnerability to sexual violence increases during and following a disaster. During and after Hurricane Katrina,...
Toolkit helps agencies assess flu vaccine beliefs and behaviors, educate public, and tailor services
Yearly bouts of seasonal influenza and even pandemic influenza strains can be fairly different in how quickly and pervasively they spread, the severity of illness they cause, and the groups of...
Emergency shelters vary by the types of services they offer, with some providing only the basics of food, shelter, and access to medical care. In 2010, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA...
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...
Each year, on average, some 5% to 20% of United States residents become ill from seasonal flu, and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized for flu-related complications. Most people will have mild...
Individuals who are homeless, homebound, lack health insurance, speak limited English, or have limited access to financial resources or medical care are typically the most in need of and have the...
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