Seasonal Information

• Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization

• Winter Safety: Hypothermia, Indoor/Outdoor Safety, Clear Exits, Holiday Decorations

• Summertime Safety: Heat-Related Illness, Power Outages, Tornadoes and Severe Weather

• National Weather Service Chart: Wind Chill (exit DHS)

Links for emergency preparedness

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) lead agency for emergency preparedness related to terrorist/bioterrorism.

• Sample Disaster Plans (hospitals and nursing homes - Division of Quality Assurance)

• Wisconsin Public Health Preparedness, Response for Bioterrorism

• DHS Disaster Health and Safety Tips website

• Wisconsin Emergency Management (exit DHS)

• Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Question and Answer (exit DHS) Relating to Bioterrorism and the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)

• National Weather Service NOAA Weather Radio (exit DHS) - information about broadcasts, purchasing, etc.