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
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
- After a Disaster: Self-Care Tips for Dealing with Stress
- 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
- The Long-term Impact of a Traumatic Event
