Disaster Resource Information
This page contains links to external agencies. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Public Health Sanitation Division is not responsible for the content of these sites.
A Health Guide for the Public in Disaster Planning and Recovery (booklet printout format)
A Health Guide for the Public in Disaster Planning and Recover (large print format)
Public Health Advisories
Flood Information
- CDC Information on Before and After a Flood and Worker Safety
- Flood Waters and Tetanus - Information You Need To Know
- Mold In My Home - What Do I Do
- Public Health Advisory - Cleanup of Outdoor Activity Areas Following Flooding
Disaster Clean Up Information
The following are West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources issued guidelines and safety precautions to help you protect your health and safety.
- CDC - EHS - Guidance on Microbial Contamination in Previously Flooded Outdoor Areas
- Home Clean-up Guidelines
- Residential Food Safety Guidelines
- Commercial Food Safety Guidelines
- Guidelines for Disinfecting Private Water Supplies
- Guidelines for Disinfecting Small Quantities of Water
External Links - Disaster Related Information
- American Red Cross
- USDA Food Safety Tips for Area Affected by Flooding
- Repairing Your Flooded Home - American Red Cross
- Reentering Your Flooded Home - CDC
- Mold Information Resources - EPA
- Private Wells: Guidance For What To Do After The Flood - EPA
- Septic Systems: What to do after a flood - EPA
- Creating a Healthy Home: Health Hazards Prevention and Solutions - National Center for Health Housing
- Protecting Yourself from Hazards of Storm and Flood Clean Up - CDC
- Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency - USDA
- Natural Disaster Assistance - USDA
- Information for Food Manufacturers - FDA Information for Industry
- Cleaning Debris from Streams - West Virginia Department of Natural Resources
Disaster Preparation Resources
- Disaster Supply Kit - American Red Cross
- Emergency Preparedness & Response for all types of Natural Disasters - CDC - National Center for Environmental Health
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Disasters
- Ready.gov Planning and Preparation Resources - DHS
- Safer, Stronger, Protected Homes and Communities -FEMA
- West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management