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HHS Preparedness Resources for Families & Individuals - FAQs:
Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS): a fact sheet for the public (CDC)
Learn about radiation sickness and its symptoms.
Radiation and pregnancy: a fact sheet for the public (CDC)
Understand the possible health effects to your fetus from exposure to radiation.
Radiation emergencies information (CDC)
Find information to help people protect themselves during and after a radiological event.
Radiation Emergencies: Protecting yourself and your family (CDC)
Read about actions people can take to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their pets if a radiation emergency occurs.
Preparedness
Being prepared is the best way to reduce the effects of a natural disaster or other emergency. There are a number of Web sites that can provide invaluable information about planning and readiness:
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Preparedness Today: Maintaining a Healthy State of Mind for Seniors (CDC and the American Red Cross)
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Get a Kit, Make A Plan, Be Informed (for Older Americans) (Homeland Security)
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Get a Kit, Make A Plan, Be Informed (for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs) (Homeland Security)
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Keeping Food and Water Safe after a Natural Disaster or Power Outage (CDC)
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Surviving an Earthquake (CDC)
Pet Information
Currently HHS has 79.7 million N95 respirators in its stockpile.
