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ALT Image of APHA's October Calendar spread. Includes an image of a cat dressed as a vampire and information on emergency preparedness.
ALT After The Storm: Hazards Remain. 1) Be careful near damaged buildings. Do not enter a damaged building until local authorities say it's safe. Leave your home if there's shifting or unusual noises. If you smell gas, get outdoors immediately and call 911. 2) Watch out for power lines. Stay far away from damaged power lines, whether they've fallen to the ground or are dangling overheard. 3) Don't walk or drive through floodwaters. They can contain harmful bacteria, chemicals, sharp objects, live wires and reptiles/other animals. It only takes 12 inches of fast-moving water to sweep a car away
ALT Watermarked image of the CDC press room. Text says, "New CDC Media Statement" cdc.gov/media
ALT Take evacuation orders seriously! Your life depends on it.
ALT Image featuring a three-part cautionary collage about the dangers of driving through floodwaters. The left panel shows a car splashing through water, the middle panel depicts a flooded road with visible yellow divider lines, and the right panel features a road sign partially submerged in water. The text overlay reads "Turn Around, Don't Drown!" with bullet point warnings about the unpredictability and dangers of flooded roads.
ALT A blue sign that says “Evacuation Route” with an arrow directing people toward a safe route. Cars are driving along a road in the direction the arrow is pointing.
ALT Tornado warning vs tornado watch. Warning: A tornado is happening or imminent. Take shelter immediately. Watch: A tornado watch. A tornado is possible. Stay tuned to local radio/TV for info. Know where you'll shelter if you have to.
ALT Image of 2024 Get Ready Calendar, features a dog dressed up on the cover and the title "Get Ready Runway"
ALT Group of black and white spotted cows with tagged ears eat together. Text overlay in the bottom left-hand corner says “cdc.gov/bird-flu” and the CDC logo is in the bottom right-hand corner.
ALT Flooding safety
ALT Book cover image: A young child holding a globe about the same size standing on a green floor Cover Text: Not for me, please! I choose to act green. Written by Maria Godsey; illustrated by Christoph J. Kellner. Text: ECO Bookworms, a bookclub for early climate optimists. Read our August 2024 selection. APHA logo.
ALT Text: ECO Bookworms, a book club for early climate optimists. Discussion Question 1: How did Luke’s actions help the air, land and sea?
ALT Text: ECO Bookworms, a book club for early climate optimists. Discussion Question 2: How can you reduce what you use today?
ALT Text: ECO Bookworms, a book club for early climate optimists. Discussion Question : When could you use the phrase, “Not for me, please!”?
ALT Text: Heat and hospitalization. Regional heat index range for peak hospitalizations. Climate Central. Map of the U.S. in red with regional temperatures.