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Preparing for a Hurricane or Tropical Storm | Features | CDC

Preparing for a Hurricane or Tropical Storm | Features | CDC



Preparing for a Hurricane or Tropical Storm

Satellite view of the eye of a hurricane
You can’t stop a tropical storm or hurricane, but you can take steps now to protect you and your family.
If you live in areas at risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages you to be prepared for hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 through November 30 each year.
Please follow these important hurricane preparedness tips from CDC:
After you have read these tips, please review the other resources available on the CDC Hurricaneswebsite. You can also check out CDC’s new reference document that contains key messages on hurricane and flood related health threats. The Preparedness and Safety Messaging for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Similar Disasters pdf icon[1.18 MB] resource 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.
CDC strongly recommends that you print all-important resources before a hurricane strikes. Power outages during and after a hurricane can prevent you from accessing information online when you most need it. Preparing now can help keep you and your family safe.

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