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Florida Environmental Public Health Tracking
works in partnership with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to track diseases that may be related to environmental exposures. This website provides data sets on environmental hazards and associated health outcomes. The purpose of these efforts is to inform communities about disease trends and to design interventions that lead to better health outcomes. Learn more
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A clipboard with checkmarks-a reminder to make a plan to be safe during hurricane season
Make a plan before the storm to stay healthy, connected, calm and informed

Create go-kits for your family and be sure to include:
  • Disinfectant wipes or spray and hand sanitizer
  • Emergency supply of prescriptions or medical supplies
  • Water for drinking and hygiene
  • Important documents and medical records
  • Find several ways to receive weather alerts
Locate a safe place to shelter or relocate
  • Check if the shelter accommodates people with special needs
  • Make sure that it is pet-friendly if you own pets
A mosquito is in a circle with a slash meaning no mosquitoes.
Did you know it only takes a bottle cap of water for some mosquitoes to breed and multiply?

To protect yourself against mosquito bites:
  • Drain standing water from garbage cans, buckets, pool covers, coolers, flowerpots, or any container where water has collected
  • Cover doors and windows to keep mosquitoes out of your house
  • Cover your skin with clothing and mosquito repellent
Generator Safety and Carbon Monoxide Danger
Generator Safety and Carbon Monoxide Danger

Hurricane Season officially begins June 1st and ends on November 30th. Learn more about how to avoid accidental exposure to carbon monoxide by viewing our portable generator safety video.

Go to Florida Tracking for more information about preventing carbon monoxide poisoning.

Heat Illness in Florida
Heat Illness in Florida

You can learn more about how extreme heat events in Florida may affect your health by viewing hospitalizations, emergency department visits and death data.

Check out our Beat the Heat infographic and video for more ways to prevent heat related illness.