New CDC Hurricane Preparedness Communication Tools

As hurricane season continues, CDC has updated several communication resources to help public health agencies strengthen preparedness, response, and recovery messaging.

Communication Resources for Natural Disasters – A collection of downloadable fact sheets, flyers, posters, and activity books covering topics such as disaster shelter safety, returning home after a disaster, hurricane preparedness, and emergency kit planning. Many resources are print-ready, and select materials can be customized for local use.

Essential Guide for Disaster Public Information Officers – A practical guide for public information officers that outlines strategies for planning, coordinating, and delivering effective public communications before, during, and after disasters.

Teen Natural Disaster Preparedness & Safety Resources – Age-appropriate educational materials designed to help teens prepare for hurricanes and other disasters, including emergency kit guidance, shelter safety information, printable fact sheets, and interactive activities.

Animated Infographic: "You Never Know What's Lurking Below: Stay Out of Floodwater" – A ready-to-share animated resource that highlights the health and safety risks associated with entering or driving through floodwater.

Public health communicators are encouraged to review these free CDC resources and incorporate them into hurricane preparedness and response efforts throughout the season.