During and after a storm, most animals become disoriented and sometimes displaced. So wild animals, as well as stray domestic animals, can pose a danger. Keeping these tips in mind will help you if you or your family encounter a strange animal:
A hurricane is the most severe category of "tropical cyclone" - a general term for all circulating weather systems over tropical waters. When the winds of a tropical cyclone reach a constant speed of 74 miles per hour or more and the storm has a well-defined counterclockwise circulation, it is called a hurricane.
Emergency preparedness resources for Medicare providers, including information on how to request 1135 Waivers, Fee-for-Service Emergency Q&As, and general Emergency Provider FAQs.
For potential waiver requests during an applicable event, it is helpful for requestors to clearly state, in any format they choose, information that will address the scope of the issue and the impact of the disaster including the following basic information:
The funds are administered by DPH's Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP). The program resides within the Bureau of Public Health Preparedness at DPH. HPP is affiliated with and supported by the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response’s Hospital Preparedness Program, which provides leadership and funding through grants and cooperative agreements to states, territories and eligible municipalities to improve surge capacity and enhance community and hospital preparedness for public health emergencies.
Potassium Iodide (KI) is a dry salt-like tablet. Its chemical symbol is KI, which represents a compound of Potassium (K) and Iodine (I). Iodine is used by the thyroid gland to produce hormones. Iodine normally enters the bloodstream from the food we eat. The thyroid is designed to absorb and store Iodine.
KI is also added to table salt ("iodized salt") to provide a source of dietary Iodine.
Sarin is a human-made chemical warfare agent that is classified as a nerve agent. Sarin is a clear, colorless, and tasteless liquid that has no odor in its pure form. Sarin, also known as GB, can evaporate into a vapor (gas) and spread into the environment. Sarin is not found naturally in the environment, but was developed in 1938 in Germany as a pesticide.
Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax most commonly occurs in hoofed mammals and can also infect humans. Symptoms of disease vary depending on how the disease was contracted, but usually occur within 7 days after exposure. The serious forms of human anthrax are inhalation anthrax, cutaneous anthrax, and intestinal anthrax.
Bioterrorism is the intentional release of any bacteria or viruses used to cause injury or illness to plants, animals, or people. These biological agents can be spread through water, air, or the food supply. The CDC has prepared a list of biological agents and their associated risks. For information about bioterrorism, see Bioterrorism Overview.
