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Information on preparing for Hurricanes and being safe after a Hurricane. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and other agencies that make up the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are set up to immediately respond and protect the health of our nation during disasters and other emergencies.

When power outages occur after severe weather (such as winter storms, hurricanes or tornadoes), using alternative sources of power can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside.

If a natural disaster strikes, what will happen to your pet? Be prepared: make a plan and prepare a disaster kit for your pet.

You can’t stop a tropical storm or hurricane, but you can take steps now to protect yourself and your family.