Emergency Preparedness

Assessing and Promoting Environmental Health Emergency Preparedness in Minnesota [DOC - 587 KB] – assessing whether Minnesota environmental health professionals are prepared to effectively respond to an incident in their communities. This is one in a series of reports prepared by a graduate of CDC’s Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute.

CDC Shelter Assessment Tool – Environmental Health Shelter Assessment Tool assists environmental health practitioners in conducting a rapid assessment of shelter conditions during emergencies and disasters

Cincinnati Public School District Multihazards Management: Creating an Emergency Management Plan [DOC - 442 KB] – plan to provide for the safety and preservation of the lives of students and staff in Cincinnati’s schools. This is one in a series of reports prepared by a graduate of CDC’s Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute.

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Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication – training curricula for novices or professionals

Defining the Emergency Response Roles of Environmental Health Specialists in Northwest Ohio [DOC - 749 KB] – scoping survey in Northwest Ohio found that role clarity and training were major contributors to the problem of low environmental health involvement in emergency response. This is one in a series of reports prepared by a graduate of CDC’s Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute.

EMAC and Environmental Health in Emergency Response [PDF - 1.5 MB] – describes use of EMAC during emergency response and how environmental health can use EMAC. This is one in a series of monthly Environmental Health Services Branch columns in the Journal of Environmental Health.

Emergency and Terrorism Preparedness for Environmental Health Practitioners – This Web site serves as a clearinghouse of information resources related to emergency and terrorism preparedness for environmental health practitioners

Environmental Public Health and Emergency Response [DOC - 494 KB] – developing training to accompany an all-hazards approach is necessary to build a competent workforce, improve staff confidence, and minimize health threats during a public health emergency. This is one in a series of reports prepared by a graduate of CDC’s Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute.

Improving Emergency Preparedness – Developing an Environmental Emergency Response Plan [DOC - 2.91 MB] – enhance the preparedness and effectiveness of the Siouxland District Health Department Environmental Division in responding to environmental emergencies to increase safety for the public and environment and to minimize impact during an event. This is one in a series of reports prepared by a graduate of CDC’s Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute.

Increasing Citizen Emergency Preparedness: A Multi-Disciplinary, Multi-Jurisdictional Approach [DOC - 749 KB] – establishing a new way of working together for the participating group agencies and developing public understanding of the importance of emergency preparedness and its relevance to everyday life. This is one in a series of reports prepared by a graduate of CDC’s Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute.

Mutual Aid Agreement for Water and Sewer Utilities [DOC - 420 KB] – share ideas and resources and establish communication between the various water and sewer systems in the north and south ends of Okaloosa County, Florida. This is one in a series of reports prepared by a graduate of CDC’s Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute.

The Role of Environmental Health Practitioners in a Public Health Emergency [PDF - 143 KB] – the environmental health practitioners essential roles in emergency response. This is one in a series of monthly Environmental Health Services Branch columns in the Journal of Environmental Health.

Links to Information from outside CDC

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Communicable Disease Control in Emergencies: A Field Manual (World Health Organization) – provides information to help health professionals and public health coordinators in emergency situations prevent, detect, and control the major communicable diseases encountered by affected populations

Emergency Risk Communication for Public Health Professionals (Northwest Center for Public Health Practice) – online training module about how to plan for an emergency, create effective messages, and interact with the media and community in times of crisis

Free Online Continuing Education Courses (NEHA-CERT) – free online CDC environmental health training courses available through the National Environmental Health Association for continuing education credit for environmental health practitioners and students

For the Public Good (Rollins School of Public Health) – business leaders and public health working together to strengthen emergency preparedness

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Guidelines for Foodborne Disease Outbreak Response [PDF - 2.5 MB] (Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response) – comprehensive information for individuals and organizations involved in foodborne disease

Management of Dead Bodies After Disasters: A Field Manual for First Responders (Pan American Health Organization) – simple recommendations for nonspecialists to manage the recovery, basic identification, storage and disposal of dead bodies after disasters and suggestions about providing support to family members and communicating with the public and the media

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Management of Dead Bodies in Disaster Situations (Pan American Health Organization) – provides the technical information needed to support State authorities in the proper management of dead bodies

Public Health Emergency Response: A Guide for Leaders and Responders (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) – guide for public officials and first responders on the public health response to emergencies

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