Diseases and Other Threats
Our best defense against disasters is to have a well-informed and prepared public. The information and links below provide important information on what to do before, during and after public health emergencies.General Emergency Preparedness
Disasters can strike at any time. There are steps you and your family can take to help minimize risks to known hazards. This
Family Preparedness Guide 
PDF (30 pages/ 730.59kb) will help you make a plan and
get the right supplies.
Also, visit www.floridadisaster.org and www.ready.gov for the latest information on preparing for disasters.
Flu Season: Don't Get Caught
The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year. Your commitment is essential in the prevention of flu for yourself
and those you are in contact with. For more information or for
Florida-specific posters
and other materials, please visit www.immunizeflorida.org/flu.
County Health Departments (CHDs) can also order a variety of brochures
(pdf. 251.94kb)on flu prevention in
English, Spanish and Creole from the Florida Department of Health warehouse. PHP will cover the cost of mailing these publications from the
warehouse to the CHDs. For more information, contact 850-245-4128.
Disease Outbreaks
Natural Disasters
Hurricanes
Floods
Tornados
Wildfires
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