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.