Lesson 3 Responding to Emergency Events

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: Objectives Know what to do in the wake of a disaster Know who is responsible for what in a disaster Follow local procedures for emergency response Respond to activities that involve your area of expertise Follow an emergency plan for you and your family Follow an emergency plan for your workplace

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: Emergency response

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: Immediate actions Information Assessments Capacity Population needs Facility needs Housing Dissemination

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: Responsibility for PH in a disaster Local County/Municipal Health Departments State Department of Health State Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture State Environmental Agency U.S. Environmental Protection Agency State Department of Natural Resources Army Corps of Engineers Food and Drug Administration Local planning councils/organizations State Department of Public Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management State National Guard Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Dept. of Defense U.S. Dept. of Energy Centers for Disease Control Federal Bureau of Investigation

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For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: EH response activities 1. outbreak investigation 2. water safety 3. food safety 4. sanitation (sewage) 5. mass care 6. solid waste management 7. vector control 8. hazardous materials 9. household hazardous waste 10. hazardous waste 11. medical/infectious waste 12. chemical incidents 13. radiological incidents

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: 1. Outbreak investigation Outbreaks uncommon Preventive activities Early detection & treatment Evaluation of food facility or water source Health Dept. - supporting role

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: 2. Water safety Ensure safe, potable water is available Prevent outbreaks of water- borne diseases Provide information about water safety and supply to the public Provide technical assistance & guidance to regulated food service establishments

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: 3. Food safety Conduct inspections of licensed facilities Ensure facilities can provide for hand-washing, safe water, and refrigeration Provide information about food safety

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: 4. Sanitation Prevent human exposure and the spread of disease-causing microorganisms Monitor for and/or prevent contamination of domestic water supplies Monitor for and prevent the degradation of surface and groundwater quality

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: 5. Mass care Provide care assistance through: temporary shelters mobile feeding operations direct distribution of relief supplies Ensure that safe feeding and shelter conditions are available at emergency gathering places

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: 6. Solid waste management Solid waste infrastructure interruption System overburden Potential public health concerns Solid waste – proper storage, collection and disposal Guidance, oversight and liaison

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: 7. Vector control Reduce spread of disease & psychological stress from increase in insects and rodents Provide information to residents about mosquitoes Coordinate emergency corrective measures against vectors

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: 8. Hazardous materials Take health and safety precautions at an incident site Identify where vulnerable populations are located Assist with procedures to assess and mitigate a hazardous materials incident

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: 9. Household hazardous waste Provide information about waste collection activities for homeowners Discourage washing or disposing of hazardous materials into sewers, drains or soil

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: Hazardous waste Hazardous waste generators/facilities Lead agency for release Technical assistance for cleanup activities Waste disposal

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: Medical waste Identify locations where medical waste is being generated Verify facilities are operational Increase medical waste collection and treatment to prevent accumulation Recommend emergency containment

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: Chemical incidents Work with emergency responders & agencies to ensure public safety Assess impact on food safety and water supply sources Assess casualties & alert facilities Provide information about the nature of the chemical Explain decontamination Inform the public

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: Radiological incidents Provide information, guidance & reassurance to the public Collaborate with other emergency response organizations Ensure availability of medical treatment Conduct environmental monitoring & assist in personal monitoring

For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: Personal plan Emergency Preparedness Checklist from FEMA and the American Red Cross at: FEMA Emergency Kit Checklist Creating an emergency plan, with a floor plan Preparing a disaster supply kit Doing a home hazard hunt If you need to evacuate… Preparing an emergency car kit Fire safety

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For additional information or questions please contact Toledo-Lucas County Health Department APC: Summary Conduct rapid assessments, meet needs of the people and essential facilities, and disseminate information. Communicate to prevent confusion, misunderstandings, and duplication of efforts. Use decision process with three main points: assessment, investigation and response. Respond to activities involving your area of expertise. Follow an emergency plan for you, your family and your workplace.