Disaster Warnings and Alerts for Seniors and Disabled Document List

Warnings and Advisories Publications - (41 Articles)

• ADA and COVID-19 Fraudulent Face Mask Flyers
  U.S. Department Of Justice warns of inaccurate flyers and postings regarding the use of face masks and The Americans With Disabilities Act.
  Author: USDOJ-Office of Public Affairs
  Publish Date: 2020-07-01 - Updated: 2021-08-23

• Coronavirus Pandemic: COVID-19 Updates and Statistics
  Regular updates, statistics, warnings, and current information resources from the U.S. CDC regarding the new novel coronavirus, referred to as 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2020-01-31 - Updated: 2021-08-23

• Important Safety Tips and Guidelines for Halloween
  Hints and tips provided by authoritative sources including U.S. FDA, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to enjoy a safe Halloween.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2019-10-23

• Scammers Target Consumers with Fake FDA Warning Letters
  U.S. FDA warns consumers about criminals forging FDA warning letters to target people who tried to purchase medicines online or over the phone.
  Author: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  Publish Date: 2018-07-13 - Updated: 2019-04-30

• Interior Car Temperature Can Become Life-threatening for Children in an Hour
  An average of 37 children in the US die each year due to complications of hyperthermia after being trapped in overheated, parked cars.
  Author: University of California - San Diego
  Publish Date: 2018-05-24 - Updated: 2018-07-22

• FDA, FTC Warn Companies for Selling Illegal, Unapproved Opioid Cessation Products Using Deceptive Claims
  FDA and FTC take action against companies illegally marketing unapproved products with claims to help with opioid addiction and withdrawal.
  Author: HHS
  Publish Date: 2018-01-25 - Updated: 2018-03-15

• Yemen Cholera Outbreak Is The World's Worst
  Statement from UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake and WHO Director-General Margaret Chan on the cholera outbreak in Yemen as suspected cases exceed 200,000.
  Author: World Health Organization
  Publish Date: 2017-06-24

• Some Hip Implants May be Toxic to the Brain
  Recent research reveals brain injury from highly toxic metal cobalt alloy leeched from failing artificial joints causing brain toxicity can be detected and measured.
  Author: Health Watch USA
  Publish Date: 2017-06-06 - Updated: 2018-04-30

• Thermal Paper Cash Register Receipts Causing High BPA Levels in Humans
  University of Missouri research reveals BPA from thermal paper used in cash register receipts accounts for high levels of BPA in humans.
  Author: University of Missouri
  Publish Date: 2017-05-10 - Updated: 2020-02-20

• First Candida Auris Cases Reported in United States
  U.S. CDC reports cases of Candida auris (C. auris), a serious and sometimes fatal fungal infection that is emerging globally, have been identified in the United States.
  Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  Publish Date: 2016-11-05 - Updated: 2020-04-21

• FDA Warning: Use of Homeopathic Teething Tablets and Gels
  FDA warns homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose risk to infants and children and recommends consumers stop using these products.
  Author: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  Publish Date: 2016-10-06 - Updated: 2017-06-26

• Food Labelled Gluten Free May Still Contain Gluten
  Study finds some foods labelled gluten-free do not comply with Australian standard that requires GF-labelled foods to contain no detectable gluten.
  Author: The University of Western Australia
  Publish Date: 2016-10-03 - Updated: 2020-04-26

• Mercury Poisoning From Skin and Beauty Products
  FDA warning to avoid skin creams, beauty and antiseptic soaps, and lotion products that contain mercury.
  Author: U.S. FDA
  Publish Date: 2016-09-20 - Updated: 2017-02-20

• Yellow Fever Outbreak on Brink of Going Global
  Save the Children warns Yellow Fever epidemic in Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola could spread to the Americas, Asia and Europe.
  Author: Save the Children
  Publish Date: 2016-08-17 - Updated: 2020-04-11

• Zika Spread in Miami Area - CDC Travel Guidance
  U.S. CDC issues new travel guidance related to Miami neighborhood with active Zika spread.
  Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  Publish Date: 2016-08-01 - Updated: 2016-11-06

• Firework Safety - Physicians Remind People of Home Fireworks Dangers
  To help prevent firework injuries PAO, PACEP, PAMED and the Academy debunk myths about consumer fireworks risks.
  Author: Pennsylvania Medical Society
  Publish Date: 2016-07-01

• Exploding E-Cigarette Causing Serious Mouth Injuries
  Severe oral and abdominal burns, oral lacerations, and lost and fractured teeth sustained when E-cigarette exploded.
  Author: American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
  Publish Date: 2016-06-02

• Public Health Notice Regarding Zika Virus, 2016 Paralympics and Olympic Games
  Public health advice from WHO regarding the RIO 2016 Paralympic Games, Olympics and Zika virus threat.
  Author: WHO
  Publish Date: 2016-05-28 - Updated: 2016-11-06

• Acne Drug Isotretinoin (Accutane) Use During Pregnancy
  Isotretinoin (Accutane), used to treat severe acne, can severely harm a fetus, causing craniofacial, cardiac and central nervous system defects, and high likelihood of miscarriage or medical termination.
  Author: Canadian Medical Association Journal
  Publish Date: 2016-04-28

• Macular Degeneration - Urgent Supplement Warning
  Commonly prescribed AMD vitamin supplement containing zinc ingredient might actually be harmful in some cases.
  Author: Macular Degeneration Association
  Publish Date: 2016-03-07

• Health Insurance Agency Fake Phone Calls Scam
  Robocaller scammers from the Health Insurance Marketplace are threatening fines to obtain sensitive personal information.
  Author: AARP Illinois
  Publish Date: 2016-03-06

• Experts Predict Super Cold with Snow for Much of U.S. - Prepare for the Worst
  Forecasters predict that ice and snow in winter 2015-16 will hit hard across much of the United States.
  Author: Lighthouse for the Blind Saint Louis
  Publish Date: 2015-11-04

• Common Poisons: Prescription Drugs, Bath Salts, Fake Pot, Laundry Pods
  Poisonings from bath salts, synthetic marijuana, rx drugs and laundry detergent pods are emerging threats to public health in the U.S..
  Author: American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
  Publish Date: 2014-12-17 - Updated: 2021-02-23

• Exposure to Metal Cadmium May Accelerate Cellular Aging
  Study looks at metal cadmium and finds higher human exposure can lead to significantly shorter telomeres associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other aging diseases.
  Author: George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health
  Publish Date: 2014-12-12 - Updated: 2017-11-06

• Polio Outbreak in Syria Serious Threat to Europe
  Recent tests confirmed polio in children in Deir al-Zour Province Syria and officials are concerned the outbreak may spread in Europe.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2013-11-18 - Updated: 2021-08-30

• Colorado Wildfires and People with Disabilities
  The Black Forest area of Colorado is located north of Colorado Springs and currently enduring a dangerous wildfire.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2013-06-16 - Updated: 2019-01-12

• Extreme Heat and Health Problems
  Information regarding possible health problems during periods of excessively hot days and heat waves.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2013-06-12 - Updated: 2021-11-10

• Deadly E. coli Strain - New Clues Found in Tracing the Origin
  BGI and collaborators announce new clues found in tracing the origin of the deadly E.Coli strain.
  Author: BGI
  Publish Date: 2011-06-05

• Do Not Feed SimplyThick to Premature Infants
  FDA is warning not to feed SimplyThick a thickening agent for management of swallowing disorders to infants born before 37 weeks.
  Author: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  Publish Date: 2011-05-22 - Updated: 2022-03-28

• Possible Measles Exposures in Bucks and Lancaster Counties
  Suspected cases of measles in Bucks County with a possible link to Lancaster County Pennsylvania.
  Author: Pennsylvania Department of Health
  Publish Date: 2011-05-05 - Updated: 2015-02-05

• Tornadoes and Severe Weather in Southern States - World Vision
  Much of the country has been or runs the risk of being severely impacted by weather this year.
  Author: World Vision
  Publish Date: 2011-04-28

• Radioactivity from Japan Detected in Seattle
  The presence of cesium isotopes in ratios that indicate the radioactivity was a result of fission in a nuclear reactor.
  Author: University of Washington
  Publish Date: 2011-03-30

• Statement Regarding Fears of Radiation Exposure to North America
  Fears of radiation exposure to the population in North America from the potential plume of radioactivity crossing the Pacific Ocean.
  Author: The Endocrine Society
  Publish Date: 2011-03-18 - Updated: 2017-12-24

• Japan Earthquake - Safety Tips for Travelers
  Safety tips warnings and advice following the massive earthquake in Japan measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale.
  Author: WorldNomads.com
  Publish Date: 2011-03-11 - Updated: 2011-03-12

• Urgent Call for Blood Donors as Winter Storm Strikes
  New York Blood Center calls upon the community to donate blood and platelets as the tri-state area braces for a huge predicted winter snowstorm.
  Author: New York Blood Center
  Publish Date: 2010-12-26

• Relocation and Evacuation Plans for Tropical Storm Richard - Belize Tourism Board
  Belize Tourism Board Announces Relocation and Evacuation Plans for Tropical Storm Richard.
  Author: Belize Tourism Board
  Publish Date: 2010-10-24 - Updated: 2010-10-25

• Concern Worldwide Responds to Haiti Cholera Outbreak
  Confirmed outbreak of cholera in Artibonite region of Haiti with 142 deaths reported and an estimated 1,000 people infected.
  Author: ConcernUSA.org
  Publish Date: 2010-10-23 - Updated: 2021-02-09

• Tropical Storm Hermine Hurricane Watch for Texas and Mexico
  A hurricane watch for Tropical Storm Hermine has been issued for the coasts of Texas and Mexico.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2010-09-06

• Christchurch Earthquake Update - New Zealand
  Information on the Christchurch earthquake and aftershocks disaster in New Zealand.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2010-09-05 - Updated: 2010-09-06

• Hurricane Earl Nova Scotia
  Information on where Hurricane Earl will track next after making landfall at Nova Scotia, Canada.
  Author: William Mayers
  Publish Date: 2010-09-05 - Updated: 2010-09-25

• Red Cross Provides Comfort and Shelter as Hurricane Earl Moves Up Atlantic Coast
  Red Cross Provides Comfort and Shelter from the Storm as Hurricane Earl Moves Up the Atlantic Coast.
  Author: American Red Cross
  Publish Date: 2010-09-05 - Updated: 2010-09-25