lesson 4 minimizing health implications. for additional information or questions please contact...

Lesson 4Minimizing Health Implications

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Objectives

Describe different types of recovery efforts you could be involved in

Identify questions to be considered before reconstruction begins

Describe the concept of secondary damage assessment

Educate the public on recovery and mitigation

Reduce the health impacts through environmental protections

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From relief to recovery

Relief – immediate measures to support life & sustain morale

Recovery – re-building economic, social & cultural life

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Recovery

Assist efforts of regulated establishments

Assist efforts of citizens trying to return to their homes

Consult on long-term health impacts on the community

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Reconstruction

EH professionals advise housing and public works experts

on EH issues such as the contamination of homes

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Secondary damage assessment

Primary damage assessment: Rapid appraisal & identification of damage

Secondary damage assessment: Impact of primary damage on economic, social &

cultural life

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Mitigation

Reducing community vulnerability Education & technical assistance

Environmental regulations Enforcement of regulations

Protecting infrastructure and facilities Hazards mapping

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Health promotion & public education Promotion of healthy

practices and safety consciousness -- not only for emergencies

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Prevention of environmental injuriesOngoing public education:

household water safety indoor air quality food hygiene hand-washing waste disposal drainage vector control

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Summary

Assist citizens and regulated establishments to recover.

Provide assessment and information for decontamination and recovery at licensed facilities.

Reduce potential impact of emergencies and disasters by mitigating the risks and being prepared to respond effectively.

Reduce vulnerability of populations.