At a glance
Find environmental health resources from CDC and other trusted sources to support recovery after an emergency. Topics include food safety, flooding, infection control, water, wastewater, and more.
Food safety
- CIFOR guidelines for foodborne disease outbreak response (Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response)
- Food defense (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- Food safety emergency response (U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service)
- Tools for investigators
Infection control
- Cleanup after vomiting and diarrheal events
- EPA-registered disinfectants for common pathogens (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
General resources
- Environmental health training in emergency response (EHTER)
- Public health emergency preparedness and response
- Preparedness and safety messaging for hurricanes, flooding, and similar disasters
- Public health emergency response guide for state, local, and tribal public health directors
- All-hazards preparedness guide
- Preparedness tools (National Environmental Health Association)
Content Source
National Center for Environmental Health
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Published: May 15, 2024
Updated: August 5, 2024
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