Nirsevimab Library
Hazards During Wildland Fire Cleanup
This webpage describes the dangers and safety tips for cleaning up after wildfires. It warns about unstable structures, trees, carbon monoxide from machines, confined spaces, …
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A July of Extremes
In July 2022, extreme heat affected many parts of the world, including the U.S., Europe, and Asia. This webpage from NASA describes how high-pressure systems …
Emergency Preparedness Tips from the Red Cross
Landing page with 23 hazards and recommended family preparedness including: Fire, Flood, Tsunami, Flu, Pandemic, Chemical, COVID-19, Drought, Earthquake, Extreme Heat, Food Safety, High Wind …
Clinician Brief: Radon
This webpage describes radon, a colorless and odorless gas from the decay of uranium in soil. It explains how radon enters homes through cracks and …
Reducing Radon Levels in Your Home
This webpage explains how to reduce radon levels in your home. Radon is a harmful gas that can cause lung cancer. If your home's radon …
Measles: What Parents Need to Know
2024
· Healthy Children
This webpage provides comprehensive information on measles, a highly contagious disease preventable through vaccination. It emphasizes the importance of vaccines in protecting children and communities …
Current U.S. Bird Flu Situation in Humans
This webpage provides information about the current bird flu situation in humans in the U.S. It describes how bird flu, also known as avian influenza, …
Topic Collection: Mass Gatherings/Special Events
2024
· ASPR TRACIE
This resource collection includes reports that describe how mass gatherings, like sports events and festivals, can be risky due to terrorism, weather, or health issues. …
Sheltering: Sensory Items
This fact sheet provides information on how to support people with sensory needs during emergencies. Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be …
Natural Hazards Mission Area
The Natural Hazards Mission Area by the U.S. Geological Survey focuses on studying and monitoring natural events like earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, floods, and wildfires. It …