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| venomous snakes: U.S. Guide to Venomous Snakes and Their Mimics Scott Shupe, 2011-02-23 Rattlesnake? Copperhead? Cottonmouth? When to stay and when to run from nature s coolest... |
| venomous snakes: Venomous Snakes of the World Mark O'Shea, 2005 All major and unusual venomous snakes, their range, habitats and venom, along with personal anecdotes (including snakebite stories) feature in this excellent book. Written by Mark O'Shea - one of the leading authorities on reptiles. |
| venomous snakes: "Venomous" Bites from "Non-Venomous" Snakes Scott A Weinstein, David A. Warrell, Daniel E Keyler, 2022-08-10 Venomous Bites from Non-Venomous Snakes, Second Edition thoroughly examines the potential hazards associated with bites by non-front-fanged snakes (popularly, but inaccurately, called rear-fanged snakes). This diverse group contains approximately 80% of living snake species (approximately 2,900 species). A large proportion of these snakes were previously assigned to the family Colubridae but, as a consequence of expanding systematics investigations, have been split into multiple families and subfamilies. Many of these snakes produce venoms or oral secretions that contain toxins and other biologically active substances. A large variety of non–front-fanged snakes figure in the pet industry, yet little documented information or formal study of their potential medical importance has been published. Therefore, although the possible medical importance of many of these species has been subjected to speculation since the mid-19th century, there is a limited amount of useful descriptive information regarding the real hazard (or lack thereof) of this wide variety of snakes. The first edition of this book provided one-stop shopping by offering information regarding their possible toxicity and clinical relevance as well as recommendations for medical management of their bites. The second edition expands and updates the content with detailed information about the effects and medical management of bites by a broad representation of non–front-fanged species. The hypothetical venomous nature of some lizards considered as non-venomous such as the Komodo monitor or dragon and their allies, as well as the medical effects of their bites, is also examined. The dynamic taxonomy of advanced snakes is updated, and the bases for some of these fluid changes are discussed. Likewise, terminology is also updated in order to reflect the ongoing debates regarding the definition of venom and the balanced reinforcement of nonmedical criteria used to define the biological basis of the term venomous. - Fills a gap in toxicological, medical, and herpetological literature by providing a comprehensive review of this entire assemblage of non–front-fanged snakes, with particular attention given to their capacity to cause harm to humans - Offers a patient-centered, evidence-based approach which is applied to analyzing documented case reports of bites inflicted by a broad representation of species - Provides expanded and updated detailed information on the clinical management of medically significant bites from non–front-fanged snakes, which is also methodically reviewed, and specific recommendations are provided - Includes updates of the fluid taxonomy of advanced snakes and also of terminology with particular regard to the definition of venom and the nonmedical criteria used to define the biological basis of the venomous condition in snakes and lizards |
| venomous snakes: "Venomous Bites from Non-Venomous Snakes Scott A Weinstein, David A. Warrell, Daniel E Keyler, 2011-06-20 This book is the first significant contribution to thoroughly examine the potential hazards associated with snakes of the former family, Colubridae. This family contained >65% of living snake species (approximately 3,000 taxa) and has recently been split into multiple families. Many of these snakes produce oral secretions that contain toxins and other biologically-active substances. A large variety of these snakes figure in the pet industry, yet little documented information or formal study of their potential medical importance has been published. Therefore, although the possible medical importance of many of these species has been subjected to speculation since the mid-nineteenth century, there is a limited amount of useful descriptive information regarding the real hazard (or lack thereof) of snakes belonging to this diverse, artificial family. There is a need for one-stop shopping offering information regarding their possible toxicity and clinical relevance as well as recommendations for medical management of their bites. This book is the first synthesis of this information and includes evidence-based risk assessment, hazard rankings and specific recommendations regarding important species, many common in captivity. - Fills a gap in the toxinological, medical and herpetological literature by providing a comprehensive review of this entire assemblage of snakes, with particular attention given to their capacity, real or rumored, to cause harm to humans - A patient-centered, evidence-based approach is applied to analyzing documented case reports of bites inflicted by approximately 100 species - Clinical management of medically significant bites from non-front-fanged colubroids is methodically reviewed, and specific recommendations are provided |
| venomous snakes: Venomous Snakes Cynthia Berger, 2007 A full-color guide to the natural history of venomous snakes. Information on dealing with venomous snakes in the wild. Includes 19 North American species accounts. |
| venomous snakes: King Cobras Nancy White, 2009-01-01 Introduces readers to the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of the king cobra, the world's biggest venomous snake. |
| venomous snakes: Venomous Snakes of the Southeast Chad Minter, 2004-11-17 Informative, easy to understand, and filled with tidbits you'll enjoy. There are no hidden serpents lurking in the following pages. Instead, a goldmine of information to keep you safe from venomous reptiles, and to keep them safe from you Species Accounts For The Six Venomous Snakes native to the Southeastern United States - Venomous Snakes And Their Habits - If You See A Snake - Avoiding a Bite - First Aid For Snakebite - All About Venom & Antivenin - Myths And Folktales - Lots of Photos - Includes A quick Reference Guide with Photos and Range Maps and much more If you would like an autographed copy they may be purchased directly from the author. Details are at http: //www.envenomated.co |
| venomous snakes: Venomous Snakes Ludwig Trutnau, 2004 Finally available in English, this completely revised and expanded edition contains full descriptions of 171 different species and utilizes 129 color pictures. The behavior and care in captivity of venomous snakes from the families Elapidae (cobras, kraits, and coral snakes), Viperidae (adders and vipers), and Crotalidae (pitvipers), are comprehensively discussed. Subspecies and color variations are carefully detailed. It is an essential reference for all veterinary clinics; zookeepers; and herptoculturists. |
| venomous snakes: Venomous Snakes of the World Department of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, 2013-07 The famous Navy manual, now updated and back in... |
| venomous snakes: Venomous Reptiles of the United States, Canada, and Northern Mexico Carl H. Ernst, Evelyn M. Ernst, 2011 The first volume contains species accounts of the venomous lizards and elapid and viperid snakes found north of Mexico's twenty-fifth parallel. Volume two covers the twenty-one species of rattlesnakes found in the United States, Canada, and northern Mexico. |
| venomous snakes: Encyclopaedia Britannica Hugh Chisholm, 1910 This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style. |
| venomous snakes: King Cobra Leon Gray, 2013-01-01 Introduces the king cobra, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and the ways in which it defends itself against predators. |
| venomous snakes: Australia's Dangerous Snakes Peter Mirtschin, Arne Rasmussen, Scott Weinstein, 2017-11-01 Australia’s venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world’s most deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination and, regrettably, fear. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes examines the biology, natural history, venom properties and bite treatment of medically important venomous marine and terrestrial snakes. It contains comprehensive identification profiles for each species, supported by keys and photographs. In addition to their medical importance, the environmental roles of these snakes and the threats that are causing the decline of many of these reptiles are discussed. Drawing on the authors’ experience in the fields of herpetology, toxinology and clinical medicine, this book stimulates respect and admiration and dispels fear of Australia’s fascinating snakes. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes will provide hours of rewarding reading and valuable information for anyone interested in Australia’s unique wildlife and natural history, and will be an essential reference for herpetologists, toxinologists, physicians, zoo personnel and private snake collectors. |
| venomous snakes: Poisonous Snakes of the World United States. Office of Naval Intelligence, 1963 |
| venomous snakes: Venomous Snakes in Captivity: Safety and Husbandry B. W. Smith, 2005-04-19 This Book Includes: Proper Housing, Responsible Husbandry, The Tools and Equipment, Safe Handling Practices, Mistakes to be Avoided, Tips for Safety and Effeciency, Federal and State Regulatory Agencgarde%equies, Emergency Contacts and 76 FULL COLOR Illustrations. |
| venomous snakes: Poisonous Snakes of the World United States. Navy Department. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, 1970 |
| venomous snakes: Secrets of Snakes David A. Steen, 2019-09-23 Winner, 2020 National Outdoor Book Award, Nature and the Environment Snakes inspire extreme reactions. Love or hate these limbless reptiles, almost everyone is fascinated by them. Although snakes are widespread and frequently encountered, they may be more misunderstood than any other group of animals. From giant rattlesnakes to mating dances, there are dozens of myths and misconceptions about snakes. In Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths, wildlife biologist David Steen tackles the most frequently asked questions and clears up prevailing myths. In a conversational style with a bit of humor, Steen presents the relevant biology and natural history of snakes, making the latest scientific research accessible to a general audience. When addressing myths about snakes, he explains how researchers use the scientific method to explain which parts of the myth are biologically plausible and which are not. Steen also takes a close look at conventional wisdom and common advice about snakes. For example, people are told they can distinguish coralsnakes from non-venomous mimics by remembering the rhyme, “red on black, friend of Jack, red on yellow, kill a fellow,” but this tip is only relevant to coralsnakes and two mimics living in the southeastern United States, and it does not always work with other species or in other countries. Enhanced by more than 100 stunning color photographs and three original drawings, Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths encourages readers to learn about the snakes around them and introduces them to how scientists use the scientific method and critical thinking to learn about the natural world. Number Sixty-one: W. L. Moody Jr. Natural History Series |
| venomous snakes: America's Snake Ted Levin, 2016-05-12 The acclaimed naturalist offers an in-depth profile of the timber rattlesnake, from its unique biological adaptations to its role in American history. The ominous rattle of the timber rattlesnake is one of the most famous—and terrifying—sounds in nature. Today, they are found in thirty-one states and many major cities. Yet most Americans have never seen a timber rattler, and only know them from movies or our frightened imaginations. Ted Levin aims to change that with America’s Snake. This portrait of the timber rattler explores its significance in American frontier history, and sheds light on the heroic efforts to protect the species against habitat loss, climate change, and the human tendency to kill what we fear. Taking us from labs where the secrets of the snake’s evolutionary adaptations are being unlocked to far-flung habitats that are protected by dedicated herpetologists, Levin paints a picture of a fascinating creature: peaceable, social, long-lived, and, despite our phobias, not inclined to bite. The timber rattler emerges here as an emblem of America, but also of the struggles involved in protecting the natural world. A wonderful mix of natural history, travel writing, and exemplary journalism, America’s Snake is loaded with remarkable characters—none more so than the snake itself: frightening, fascinating, and unforgettable. A CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award-winner |
| venomous snakes: Venomous Snakes Jiri Valenta, 2010 |
| venomous snakes: Venomous Snakes of Texas Andrew H. Price, 2010-01-01 Texas has about one hundred twenty native species and subspecies of snakes, fifteen of which are venomous. Since 1950, Texans have turned to the Poisonous Snakes of Texas pamphlet series published by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for help in identifying these snakes and for expert advice on preventing and treating snakebite. Venomous Snakes of Texas, a thoroughly revised and updated edition of Poisonous Snakes, carries on this tradition as a one-stop, all-you-need-to-know guide to Texas's rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes. In this authoritative field guide, you'll find: Full-color photographs and a county-by-county distribution map for each species. Each species' common and scientific name, description, look-alikes, and a summary sketch of its habitat, behavior, reproduction, venom characteristics, predator-prey relationships, and fossil record. Up-to-date advice on recognizing venomous snakes and preventing and treating snakebite, both at home and in the field. A glossary of terms and an extensive bibliography. A special feature of this guide is an expanded treatment of the ecological and evolutionary context in which venomous snakes live, which supports Price's goal to lessen the hatred and fear and to increase the understanding, the respect, and even the appreciation with which venomous snakes should be regarded. |
| venomous snakes: SNAKES IN QUESTION 1E PB Carl H. Ernst, ZUG GEORGE R, 1996-11-17 How do snakes crawl and climb? What do they eat? How do they breathe, hear, and smell? What is the largest snake? Authoritative and accessible, this book answers the most frequently asked questions about snakes and provides a basic introduction for both adults and children to the habits and marvels of these limbless creatures. Nearly 160 illustrations, 55 in color. |
| venomous snakes: Venomous Christie Wilcox, 2016-08-09 A thrilling tale of encounters with nature’s masters of biochemistry From the coasts of Indonesia to the rainforests of Peru, venomous animals are everywhere—and often lurking out of sight. Humans have feared them for centuries, long considering them the assassins and pariahs of the natural world. Now, in Venomous, the biologist Christie Wilcox investigates and illuminates the animals of our nightmares, arguing that they hold the keys to a deeper understanding of evolution, adaptation, and immunity. She reveals just how venoms function and what they do to the human body. With Wilcox as our guide, we encounter a jellyfish with tentacles covered in stinging cells that can kill humans in minutes; a two-inch caterpillar with toxic bristles that trigger hemorrhaging; and a stunning blue-ringed octopus capable of inducing total paralysis. How do these animals go about their deadly work? How did they develop such intricate, potent toxins? Wilcox takes us around the world and down to the cellular level to find out. Throughout her journey, Wilcox meets the intrepid scientists who risk their lives studying these lethal beasts, as well as “self-immunizers” who deliberately expose themselves to snakebites. Along the way, she puts her own life on the line, narrowly avoiding being envenomated herself. Drawing on her own research, Wilcox explains how venom scientists are untangling the mechanisms of some of our most devastating diseases, and reports on pharmacologists who are already exploiting venoms to produce lifesaving drugs. We discover that venomous creatures are in fact keystone species that play crucial roles in their ecosystems and ours—and for this alone, they ought to be protected and appreciated. Thrilling and surprising at every turn, Venomous will change everything you thought you knew about the planet’s most dangerous animals. |
| venomous snakes: The Poisonous Snakes of North America Leonhard Stejneger, 1895 |
| venomous snakes: Venomous Snakes of the Middle East , 1991 |
| venomous snakes: Venomous Snakes of Texas Andrew H. Price, 2009-10-14 Identifies venomous snakes that are native to Texas. Provides advice on preventing and treating snakebite. |
| venomous snakes: The Official U.S. Army Illustrated Guide to Venomous Snakes Department of the Army, 2021-05-15 If you fear snakes, it is probably because you are unfamiliar with them, or have been given misleading information about them. There is no need for you to fear snakes if you know: Their habits How to identify the dangerous species Precautions to take to prevent a snakebite What actions to take in case of a snakebite The Official U.S. Army Illustrated Guide to Venomous Snakes is a full-color guide to these sometimes dangerous but often misunderstood creatures. It is filled with practical knowledge and interesting facts, and is a must-have for campers, climbers, hikers, and snake lovers. |
| venomous snakes: Amazing Animals: Venomous Snakes: Fractions and Decimals: Read-along ebook Noelle Hoffmeister, 2020-11-11 Students will gain experience working with fractions and decimals while reading about venomous snakes from around the world. This book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to make students comfortable working with fractions and decimals. The challenging practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what theyve learned to their daily lives. Text features include captions, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents to increase students vocabulary and literacy skills and their interaction with the text. Math Talk poses problems for further thinking, requiring students to use their higher-order thinking skills. |
| venomous snakes: Venomous Animals and Their Venoms: Venomous vertebrates Wolfgang Bücherl, Eleanor E. Buckley, Venancio Deulofeu, 1968 |
| venomous snakes: Deadly Venomous Animals Matt Doeden, 2013 From snakes and spiders to snails and jellyfish, all sorts of animals carry deadly venom. And they're not afraid to use it. Bites and stings from these creatures bring pain, swelling, and even death! Find out where venomous animals lurk, and learn how a teeny tiny scorpion can take down a grown human. Just watch where you step along the way! |
| venomous snakes: Amazing Animals: Venomous Snakes: Fractions and Decimals Noelle Hoffmeister, 2017-09-01 Students will gain experience working with fractions and decimals while reading about venomous snakes from around the world. This book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to make students comfortable working with fractions and decimals. The challenging practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what theyve learned to their daily lives. Text features include captions, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents to increase students vocabulary and literacy skills and their interaction with the text. Math Talk poses problems for further thinking, requiring students to use their higher-order thinking skills. |
| venomous snakes: Amazing Animals: Venomous Snakes: Fractions and Decimals Guided Reading 6-Pack , 2017-11-01 Learn how to express fractions as decimals while reading all about venomous snakes! From cunning cobras to bashful Belcher's sea snakes, this math reader will engage students with high-interest content and real-world connections that make learning mathematics fun. This informational text integrates math and literacy skills, and provides students with rich tasks that promote reasoning and critical thinking as they explore math in a meaningful way. Text features such as a glossary, index, and a table of contents increase understanding and build critical literacy skills, and the practice problems and mathematical charts and diagrams help develop students' math and reading skills. The DOK-leveled Math Talk section includes questions that facilitate mathematical discourse and activities that students can respond to at home or school. Let's Explore Math sidebars and the extensive Problem Solving section provide numerous opportunities for students to practice what they have learned and develop their higher-order thinking skills. Working with fractions and decimals is fun and easy with this engaging math reader! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level S title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction. |
| venomous snakes: "Venomous” Bites from Non-Venomous Snakes Scott A Weinstein, David A. Warrell, Daniel E. Keyler, 2011-06-17 This book is the first significant contribution to thoroughly examine the potential hazards associated with snakes of the former family, Colubridae. This family contained >65% of living snake species (approximately 3,000 taxa) and has recently been split into multiple families. Many of these snakes produce oral secretions that contain toxins and other biologically-active substances. A large variety of these snakes figure in the pet industry, yet little documented information or formal study of their potential medical importance has been published. Therefore, although the possible medical importance of many of these species has been subjected to speculation since the mid-nineteenth century, there is a limited amount of useful descriptive information regarding the real hazard (or lack thereof) of snakes belonging to this diverse, artificial family. There is a need for one-stop shopping offering information regarding their possible toxicity and clinical relevance as well as recommendations for medical management of their bites. This book is the first synthesis of this information and includes evidence-based risk assessment, hazard rankings and specific recommendations regarding important species, many common in captivity. Fills a gap in the toxinological, medical and herpetological literature by providing a comprehensive review of this entire assemblage of snakes, with particular attention given to their capacity, real or rumored, to cause harm to humans A patient-centered, evidence-based approach is applied to analyzing documented case reports of bites inflicted by approximately 100 species. Clinical management of medically significant bites from non-front-fanged colubroids is methodically reviewed, and specific recommendations are provided |
| venomous snakes: Venomous Snakes of the Middle East , 1991 |
| venomous snakes: Destruction of Life by Wild Animals and Venomous Snakes in India Sir Joseph Fayrer, 1878 |
| venomous snakes: On the Poison of Venomous Snakes and the Methods of Preventing Death from Their Bite Sir Joseph Fayrer, 1909 |
| venomous snakes: Beginner's Guide to Keeping Venomous Snakes Lenny Flank, 2008 Complete guide to keeping venomous snakes. Covers housing, security, snake hooks, pinning sticks, tubing, snake shields, catchboxes, bagging sticks, and more. Special section on snakebite. |
| venomous snakes: Venomous Snakes of the World Keith A. Harding, Kenneth R. G. Welch, 1980 Current guide to nomenclature and distribution. Arranged in taxonomic and geographical sections. Original descriptions cited in taxomomic section. Common names are given for species having them. Sea snakes are listed along with apropriate shoreline countries. Bibliographies. Author, subject indexes. |
| venomous snakes: The Venomous Reptiles of Latin America Jonathan A. Campbell, William W. Lamar, 1989 |
| venomous snakes: Rattlesnakes, Their Habits, Life Histories, and Influence on Mankind Laurence Monroe Klauber, Karen Harvey McClung, 1982 Their habits, life histories, and influence on mankind. |
Venomous Snakes at Work | Outdoor - CDC
Aug 28, 2024 · Venomous snakes found in the United States include: Rattlesnakes. Copperheads. Cottonmouths/water moccasins. Coral snakes. Each year, 7,000–8,000 people …
Guatemala and Belize | Yellow Book | CDC
Apr 23, 2025 · Guatemala and Belize have 18 species of venomous snakes (e.g., coral snakes, various pit vipers, and the neotropical rattlesnake), with some bites posing a risk for serious …
Reptiles and Amphibians | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC
Jan 30, 2025 · CDC does not recommend keeping venomous animals as pets or in household settings. Venoms are a defense that some reptiles and amphibians use to protect themselves …
Working Safely Outdoors | Outdoor | CDC
Nov 26, 2024 · Venomous snakes, venomous spiders, scorpions, and stinging insects live throughout various geographic regions. They are especially dangerous to workers who have …
Venomous Spiders at Work | Outdoor | CDC - Centers for Disease …
Aug 29, 2024 · Venomous spiders found in the United States include the black widow and the brown recluse. These spiders can be dangerous to outdoor workers. Spiders are usually not …
Mexico | Yellow Book | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and …
Apr 23, 2025 · Scorpions, snakes, and other venomous wildlife. Many harmful arthropods are endemic to Mexico, including widow (Latrodectus spp.) and recluse (Loxosceles spp.) spiders, …
Brazil | Yellow Book | CDC
Apr 23, 2025 · Snakes and scorpions. Poisonous snakes are a hazard throughout much of Brazil, although deaths from snake bites are rare. More than 80% of cases are related to the genus …
What to Do After a Tick Bite | Ticks | CDC
Apr 28, 2025 · The Tick Bite Bot is an interactive tool that will assist individuals on removing attached ticks and determining when to seek health care, if appropriate, after a tick bite.
H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for Disease ...
4 days ago · H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows with several recent human cases in U.S. dairy and poultry workers.
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Venomous Snakes at Work | Outdoor - CDC
Aug 28, 2024 · Venomous snakes found in the United States include: Rattlesnakes. Copperheads. Cottonmouths/water moccasins. Coral snakes. Each year, 7,000–8,000 people …
Guatemala and Belize | Yellow Book | CDC
Apr 23, 2025 · Guatemala and Belize have 18 species of venomous snakes (e.g., coral snakes, various pit vipers, and the neotropical rattlesnake), with some bites posing a risk for serious …
Reptiles and Amphibians | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC
Jan 30, 2025 · CDC does not recommend keeping venomous animals as pets or in household settings. Venoms are a defense that some reptiles and amphibians use to protect themselves …
Working Safely Outdoors | Outdoor | CDC
Nov 26, 2024 · Venomous snakes, venomous spiders, scorpions, and stinging insects live throughout various geographic regions. They are especially dangerous to workers who have …
Venomous Spiders at Work | Outdoor | CDC - Centers for Disease …
Aug 29, 2024 · Venomous spiders found in the United States include the black widow and the brown recluse. These spiders can be dangerous to outdoor workers. Spiders are usually not …
Mexico | Yellow Book | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and …
Apr 23, 2025 · Scorpions, snakes, and other venomous wildlife. Many harmful arthropods are endemic to Mexico, including widow (Latrodectus spp.) and recluse (Loxosceles spp.) spiders, …
Brazil | Yellow Book | CDC
Apr 23, 2025 · Snakes and scorpions. Poisonous snakes are a hazard throughout much of Brazil, although deaths from snake bites are rare. More than 80% of cases are related to the genus …
What to Do After a Tick Bite | Ticks | CDC
Apr 28, 2025 · The Tick Bite Bot is an interactive tool that will assist individuals on removing attached ticks and determining when to seek health care, if appropriate, after a tick bite.
H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for Disease ...
4 days ago · H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows with several recent human cases in U.S. dairy and poultry workers.
Natural Disasters and Severe Weather | Natural Disasters | CDC
Protect your health before, during, and after natural disasters.
