Natural Disasters: Resources for EH Practitioners 2012
This page includes resources for environmental health practitioners on disaster preparedness and response.
EHS Resources
Emergency and Terrorism Preparedness for Environmental Health Practitioners – general information on flood issues including cleanup as well as food, water and shelter protection
Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response (EHTER) – EHTER prepares environmental health workers for emergency response
Guidance on Microbial Contamination in Previously Flooded Outdoor Areas – guidance to help health authorities assess the level of risk posed by microbial contamination after a flood event
CDC Resources
Emergency Preparedness and Response Natural Disasters & Severe Weather website – information on floods, hurricanes, and other disaster information
Public Health Emergency Response Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Public Health Directors - Version 2.0 – guidance and information that will assist during the response to an emergency or disaster
Water-Related Emergencies and Outbreaks – information on flood water exposure and buildings and facilities damaged by flood water
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