Warnings and Advisories: Publications and Resources

Summary: Disabled World offers a variety of publications below regarding emergency preparedness, including articles and papers covering topics such as natural disaster advisories, weather severity warnings, and emergency evacuation plans. This collection aims to provide useful, helpful, interesting, and insightful information to people, including those with disabilities and seniors, to assist in preparing for and responding to various emergency situations. It includes a mix of articles, reports, and papers from government agencies, nonprofits, and respected publications. These resources dig into practical stuff-think evacuation tips for wheelchair users or managing meds during a crisis-and they're written to be clear and useful. Many are peer-reviewed or backed by experts, making them reliable for anyone, especially folks with disabilities or seniors, who might need a heads-up on navigating emergencies.

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Warnings and Advisories: Publications and Resources
Title of
Document		Paper
Author		Peer
Review		Preface / PostfacePublication
Type		Publish
Date		Updated / Revised
ADA and COVID-19 Fraudulent Face Mask FlyersUSDOJ-Office of Public Affairs2020/07/012021/08/23
Coronavirus Pandemic: COVID-19 Updates and StatisticsIan C. LangtreeInformative2020/01/312023/09/14
Important Safety Tips and Guidelines for HalloweenIan C. Langtree2019/10/23
Scammers Target Consumers with Fake FDA Warning LettersU.S. Food and Drug Administration2018/07/132019/04/30
Interior Car Temperature Can Become Life-threatening for Children in an HourUniversity of California - San DiegoYes✓ PrefaceInformative2018/05/242025/02/11
FDA, FTC Warn Companies for Selling Illegal, Unapproved Opioid Cessation Products Using Deceptive ClaimsHHS2018/01/252018/03/15
Yemen Cholera Outbreak Is The World's WorstWorld Health Organization2017/06/24
Some Hip Implants May be Toxic to the BrainHealth Watch USA2017/06/062018/04/30
Thermal Paper Cash Register Receipts Causing High BPA Levels in HumansUniversity of MissouriStudy2017/05/102023/09/16
First Candida Auris Cases Reported in United StatesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Yes2016/11/052023/04/19
FDA Warning: Use of Homeopathic Teething Tablets and GelsU.S. Food and Drug Administration2016/10/062017/06/26
Food Labelled Gluten Free May Still Contain GlutenThe University of Western Australia2016/10/032020/04/26
Mercury Poisoning From Skin and Beauty ProductsU.S. FDA2016/09/202017/02/20
Yellow Fever Outbreak on Brink of Going GlobalSave the Children2016/08/172020/04/11
Zika Spread in Miami Area - CDC Travel GuidanceCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)2016/08/012016/11/06
Firework Safety - Physicians Remind People of Home Fireworks DangersPennsylvania Medical Society2016/07/01
Exploding E-Cigarette Causing Serious Mouth InjuriesAmerican Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons2016/06/02
Public Health Notice Regarding Zika Virus, 2016 Paralympics and Olympic GamesWHOYesAnnouncement / Notification2016/05/282023/10/10
Acne Drug Isotretinoin (Accutane) Use During PregnancyCanadian Medical Association Journal2016/04/28
Macular Degeneration - Urgent Supplement WarningMacular Degeneration Association2016/03/07
Health Insurance Agency Fake Phone Calls ScamAARP Illinois2016/03/06
Common Poisons: Prescription Drugs, Bath Salts, Fake Pot, Laundry PodsAmerican College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)2014/12/172021/02/23
Exposure to Metal Cadmium May Accelerate Cellular AgingGeorge Washington University Milken Institute School of Public HealthYes✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Research Paper2014/12/122025/04/07
Polio Outbreak in Syria Serious Threat to EuropeThomas C. Weiss2013/11/182021/08/30
Colorado Wildfires and People with DisabilitiesThomas C. Weiss2013/06/162019/01/12
Heat Wave Safety Strategies for People with Disabilities and Older Adults: Risks, Resources, and PreventionThomas C. Weiss✓ PrefaceInformative2013/06/122025/02/11
Deadly E. coli Strain - Clues Found in Tracing the OriginBGIYesAnnouncement / Notification2011/06/052023/09/29
Do Not Feed SimplyThick to Premature InfantsU.S. Food and Drug Administration2011/05/222022/03/28
Possible Measles Exposures in Bucks and Lancaster CountiesPennsylvania Department of Health2011/05/052015/02/05
Tornadoes and Severe Weather in Southern States - World VisionWorld Vision2011/04/28
Radioactivity from Japan Detected in SeattleUniversity of Washington2011/03/30
Statement Regarding Fears of Radiation Exposure to North AmericaThe Endocrine Society2011/03/182017/12/24
Japan Earthquake - Safety Tips for TravelersWorldNomads.com2011/03/112011/03/12
Urgent Call for Blood Donors as Winter Storm StrikesNew York Blood Center2010/12/26
Relocation and Evacuation Plans for Tropical Storm Richard - Belize Tourism BoardBelize Tourism Board2010/10/242010/10/25
Concern Worldwide Responds to Haiti Cholera OutbreakConcernUSA.org2010/10/232021/02/09
Christchurch Earthquake Update - New ZealandIan C. Langtree2010/09/052010/09/06
Hurricane Earl Nova ScotiaWilliam Mayers2010/09/052010/09/25
Red Cross Provides Comfort and Shelter as Hurricane Earl Moves Up Atlantic CoastAmerican Red Cross2010/09/052010/09/25

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