Guidance for Reopening Healthcare Facilities After Emergencies and Natural Disasters

At a glance

  • Guidances and recommendations for reopening healthcare facilities and services after natural disasters, environmental issues, and more.
  • Healthcare facilities may face a variety of issues when operating during or reopening after natural disasters, water disruptions, or wind and water damage. CDC recommendations can help facilities navigate through these scenarios safely.

Overview

These webpages are intended for healthcare audiences and facilities.

Members of the general public should consult other CDC websites like Natural Disasters and Severe Weather.

Recommendations

Guidance for Reopening Healthcare Facilities After Water and Wind Damage
Steps for cleaning and reopening healthcare facilities after extensive water and wind damage.
Guidance for Healthcare Water System Repair and Recovery Following a Boil Water Alert or Disruption of Water Supply
Steps repairing or recovering water systems following a boil water alert or other disruption to wate...
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Content Source:
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)