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Guidance for Septic Systems Before, During, and After Winter Weather
This guide helps homeowners manage septic systems before, during, and after a winter weather event. This tool includes:Safety remindersRecommended steps for before, during, and after the winter seasonRecommended for homeowners who are managing s...
Guidance for Septic Systems Before, During, and After a Wildfire
This guide provides emergency and maintenance information for homeowners on how to care for their septic system if it is impacted by wildfire. It includes:Safety remindersRecommended steps to take to protect a homeowner’s health and their septic...
Reduce Wildfire Smoke Exposure
This EPA tool shares preparedness actions for community members who may be exposed to a wildfire event. It includes: A fact sheet Suggestions to reduce smoke exposures indoorsRecommended for emergency environmental public health professionals ...
Guidance for Septic Systems Before, During, and After a Power Outage
This guide provides homeowners with information on how to care for septic systems before, during, and after a power outage.Safety RemindersSuggestions for Before, During, and After a power outageRecommended for homeowners managing their septic s...
Indoor Air Filtration Factsheet
This is an EPA document about indoor air filtration, designed to educate the public and includes: Filtration options Choosing a Portable Air Cleaner 2-pages, simple language Recommended for environmental public health professionals to sh...
Disclosing Inspection Results at Point-of-Service: Affect on Foodborne Illness Outcomes and Recommended Practices
The rise in expenditures on foods eaten away from the home, combined with the significant proportion of foodborne illnesses attributed to restaurants, has highlighted the importance of food establishment inspections. Current inspection practice...
Estimates of Foodborne Illness in the US
One-page factsheet highlighting foodborne illness estimates in the United States from 2011 data. Estimates include the top 5 pathogens causing domestically acquired foodborne illness, hospitalizations, and deaths.Approximate Length: 2 pagesRequi...
Climate Change
Climate & Health GuidesOur new Climate & Health guides were created specifically for environmental public health programs to help you integrate climate & health into environmental health programming and healthcare sector partnerships...