Tag Archives: Emergency

CDC Emergency Operations Center activates to support response to Hurricane Harvey – Media Statement

CDC’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is now activated to bring together CDC staff to work efficiently in responding to public health needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and to deploy resources and personnel as requested.

How can health departments respond to the 30% increase in Emergency Department visits for suspected opioid overdoses? – Media Advisory

Emergency Department visits for suspected opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from third quarter 2016 to third quarter 2017 in 16 states that have been hit hard by the opioid overdose epidemic.

Emergency Department Data Show Rapid Increases in Opioid Overdoses – Press Release

Data from emergency departments (EDs) show that the U.S. opioid overdose epidemic continues to worsen, according to the latest Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

What's in Your Summer Road Trip Emergency Safety Kit?

When it comes to summer or winter road trips, having a good emergency safety kit can make the difference between a miserable experience and a great story. If you think that since we live in the 21st century digital world, it means you can forgo having a car emergency kit or tool kit, you are … Continue reading What's in Your Summer Road Trip Emergency Safety Kit?

CDC activates Emergency Operations Center for Hurricane Florence

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for public health needs before, during, and after Hurricane Florence, including the deployment of resources and personnel, as requested.

COVID-19 disruptions in HIV testing and prevention highlight need for innovation and investment before the next public health emergency

The nation’s ability to prevent HIV was dealt a hard blow early in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new CDC analysis published today, on World AIDS Day: Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV. A rapid rebound in services, however, is a testament to quick, resourceful local innovations that, if scaled … Continue reading COVID-19 disruptions in HIV testing and prevention highlight need for innovation and investment before the next public health emergency