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📢2022 Galveston County Disaster Guide Out Now (Click Here)

Natural Disasters and Asthma

September 14, 2020

Asthma peak week starts mid-September. Common allergy triggers like ragweed pollen, mold, and dust are at the highest levels. Plan now to protect yourself from asthma Image may contain: 2 people, text that says 'Asthma Peak Week Make sure you have an updated asthma action plan from your healthcare providers Keep taking your medications as orescribed Avoid asthma triggers Practice healthy habits, including washing hands TEXAS Hea Human TexasDepartmentofState HealthServices'attacks using these precautions. Learn more about asthma: http://www.dshs.texas.gov/asthma

Natural Disasters and Asthma

Natural disasters can cause asthma attacks through triggers like stress and mold exposure. They can also make it harder for someone to control their asthma or access their medications. There are steps you can take before, during and after a disaster to keep asthma under control.

Before a Disaster

Stock up on asthma supplies needed including:

  • 3-day supply on asthma medications
  • Copies of important documents (i.e. asthma action plans, insurance cards and immunization records). Keep electronic and paper copies.
  • Equipment you may need to use when cleaning up after the storm (i.e. N95 respirators, goggles, protective gloves, and waterproof boots).

Identify ways to reduce or cope with stress. Stress can be a trigger for asthma.

During a Disaster

  • Avoid common asthma triggers during the disaster
    • Wash hands properly
    • Avoid exposure to mold, dust and other triggers
    • Avoid stress or identify ways to cope with it
  • Follow your Asthma Action Plan
    • Know how to use your medications
  • Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
    • Learn about safe generator use for breathing treatments from the CDC at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/cofacts.html

After a Disaster

  • Practice good hygiene, especially washing hands during and after a disaster
  • Avoid areas with mold growth. Learn how to recognize mold and clean it up safely. https://www.cdc.gov/mold/cleanup-guide.html

Tips and Resources

Tip: If your child uses a nebulizer, look at getting a portable version. Many of these adapt to a car’s 12V accessory power outlet.

CDC Asthma Control During a Disaster

DSHS Emergency Preparedness

Ready.gov

EPA.gov/mold

 

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MAILING ADDRESS:
Galveston County Office of Emergency Management
1353 FM 646 Rd West
Suite 201
Dickinson, TX 77539

PHONE:
281-309-5002

HOURS:
Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm
(Closed Weekends & Holidays)

TO REPORT AFTER-HOURS INCIDENTS:
888-384-2000

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES:
911

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