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The five short videos from the CDC are in a series on How Climate Affects Community Health present the challenges of climate-related changes. Individual videos cover extreme heat, storms and flooding, poor air quality, and the spread of disease by insects, ticks, and rodents. Each video discusses measures that communities can take to prepare for the health effects caused by climate change.

Hazards: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Keywords: Air Pollution; Climate; Disease Vectors; Floods; Cyclonic Storms; Extreme Heat; Climate Change

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

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