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How to Prepare for a Storm: 14 Reminders

Satellite view of Hurricane Sandy on October 28, 2012, by NASA's Earth Observatory.

Satellite view of Hurricane Sandy on October 28, 2012, by NASA’s Earth Observatory.

by James Hubbard, MD, MPH

My prayers go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy and the “Frankenstorm.” Below, I’ve listed some tips on how to prepare for a storm such as this.

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How to Avoid a Disaster After the Disaster

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New Orleans about a week after Hurricane Katrina in September 2005.*

by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H.

Whether it’s a hurricane, earthquake, or tornado, oftentimes as many people get hurt after the event as during it. Here are a few common injuries and diseases that pose dangers after a natural disaster—some I’ll bet you haven’t thought of.

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