2018 Hurricane Season
Hurricane Florence
Be prepared before the storm hits. Learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe before, during, and after Hurricane Florence.
New: Preparedness and Safety Messaging for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Similar Disasters
CDC developed a reference document that contains key messages on hurricane and flood related health threats. The Preparedness and Safety Messaging for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Similar Disasters can help local responders quickly create and adapt health communication products for affected communities. The document contains messages on various topics including food safety, carbon monoxide poisoning, waterborne diseases, and mold.
Hurricane Messaging Toolkit
Share health and safety information with friends and family using our multimedia toolkit: How to Help Loved Ones in Hurricane-Affected Areas.
Be prepared before the storm hits. Learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe before, during, and after Hurricane Florence.
New: Preparedness and Safety Messaging for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Similar Disasters
CDC developed a reference document that contains key messages on hurricane and flood related health threats. The Preparedness and Safety Messaging for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Similar Disasters can help local responders quickly create and adapt health communication products for affected communities. The document contains messages on various topics including food safety, carbon monoxide poisoning, waterborne diseases, and mold.
Hurricane Messaging Toolkit
Share health and safety information with friends and family using our multimedia toolkit: How to Help Loved Ones in Hurricane-Affected Areas.
Hurricanes
are dangerous and destructive. Known also as cyclones and typhoons in
other parts of the world, hurricanes cause high winds, flooding, heavy
rain, and storm surges (high tidal waves).
Learn more about hurricanes and other tropical storms so you can be prepared to keep your family safe.
Before a Hurricane
- Make a Plan
- Family, Health, and Safety Preparation
- Get Your Family, Home, and Car Ready
- Evacuate or Stay at Home
After a Hurricane
- Keep Food and Water Safe After a Disaster or Emergency
- Be Safe After a Hurricane
- Fact Sheet: Clean Up Safely After a Disaster
- Homeowner’s and Renter’s Guide to Mold Cleanup after Disasters
Our multimedia toolkit contains health information to share with friends and family:
Get educational materials, PSAs, and resources for emergency health professionals.