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Health & Safety Resources for Disaster Recovery

Health & Safety Resources

  • Health & Hygiene in Evacuation Centers ( En Español )
  • Water is Vital – Especially after a Disaster ( En Español )
  • Children and Disasters ( En Español )
  • Games & Activities for use in Shelters and Evacuation Centers
  • Choosing and Using Insect Repellents ( En Español )
  • Stress in Adults After Disasters: Warning Signs and Management (En Español)
  • Clearing Debris from Land Safely ( En Español )
  • Using Portable Generators Safely

Emotional Stress

To talk to a professional who can help you cope with emotional distress after a disaster:

  • Call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990
  • Text TalkWithUs to 66746
  • or visit: http://disasterdistress.samhsa.gov

Controlling Flies to Stop the Spread of Disease

  • Controlling Blow Flies ( En Español )
  • Controlling Houseflies ( En Español )

Mosquito Control

  • Mosquito Control to Stop the Spread of Diseases like Zika
  • Managing Mosquitoes After a Flood
  • Mosquito Control Around the Home ( En Español )
  • Mosquito Control Options ( En Español )
  • Mosquitoes and the Diseases They Transmit
  • What Governmental Agencies Should Look for in a Mosquito Abatement Company

Additional Resources

  • Children as Victims of Hurricanes and other Natural Disasters
  • Disaster Preparedness from the Alzheimer’s Association
  • Emergency Wound Care After a Disaster
  • Hand Hygiene After a Disaster
  • How to help children, youth and teens after a disaster
  • Key Facts About Infectious Disease After a Disaster
  • National Mental Health Information Center
  • Preventing Illness and Disease After a Natural Disaster
  • Protect yourself from Chemicals Released During a Natural Disasters
  • Resources for Displaced Cancer Patients, Their Families, and Physicians

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