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Introduction Leptospirosis, an acute bacterial zoonotic disease, is endemic in Puerto Rico, which reports higher numbers of annual leptospirosis cases than any other U.S. jurisdiction (1-4). Previous hurricanes in Puerto [...]

Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, causing major damage to infrastructure and severely limiting access to potable water, electric power, transportation, and communications. Public services [...]

On August 29, 2005, when Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. Gulf Coast, 130 Louisiana residents in the greater New Orleans area were known to be undergoing treatment for tuberculosis (TB) [...]

On August 25, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall between Hallandale Beach and Aventura, Florida, as a Category 1 hurricane, with sustained winds of 80 mph. Storm effects, primarily rain, flooding, [...]

During August 13, 2004-September 25, 2004, Florida experienced four major hurricanes: Charley and Frances (both Category 4) and Ivan and Jeanne (both Category 3). * An estimated 20% of homes [...]

Hurricane Marilyn struck the US Virgin Islands on Sep 15-16, 1995, causing severe damage to at least 75% of the available housing in St. Croix and St. Thomas. Hurricane Opal landed at Navarre, FL, on Oct 4, 1995, and traveled east to Mexico Beach. Both hurricanes damaged the drinking water systems in the affected regions and injured people with flying debris. A survey of residents affected by the hurricanes showed that they lacked telephone service but had access to a motor vehicle. The rate of psychological stress of the victims varied greatly., Hurricanes rated a category three or greater (on a scale of one to five) strike the United States or its territories approximately once every 1.5 years ( 1). In 1995, [...]

The Louisiana Office of Public Health coordinated the collection of accident and death reports compiled to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Andrew. The time period in which data were collected was from 12 noon Aug 24, 1993 to Sep 21, 1993. The hurricane hit Louisiana on Aug 26, 1993. There were seventeen deaths and 445 injuries related to the hurricane. Cuts and lacerations accounted for 41% of injuries. Strains and sprains were the second most common injury. It was difficult to get completely accurate figures because there is no standard way to classify hurricane deaths and injuries., On August 26, 1992, Hurricane Andrew struck Louisiana. On August 24, in anticipation of hurricane-related injuries and illnesses, the Office of Public Health (OPH) Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, [...]

In the weeks after Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, reports of increased injuries and symptoms of physical illness and psychological strain among New Orleans [...]

Eight hurricanes made landfall in Florida from August 13, 2004, through October 24, 2005. ----- Each hurricane caused flooding and widespread power outages (1-4). In the fall of 2004, the [...]

On the evening of September 21, 1998, Hurricane Georges struck Puerto Rico with estimated maximum winds of 115 mph (Category 3). It made multiple landfalls throughout the Caribbean, including Antigua, [...]