Florida

At a glance

This page includes information about CASPERs that took place in Florida. The information includes the year, type, event, location, report (if applicable), and purpose of the CASPER.

2015

Assessing health issues in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Type: Other

Location: Sarasota and Manatee counties

Purpose: Assess community's opinions and perceptions on health care access and specific health issues such as:

  • Weight
  • Behavioral health
  • Substance abuse
  • Mental health

2005

Assessing two rural communities after Hurricane Wilma

Type: Response

Event: Hurricane Wilma

Location: Hendry County (Montura community and Pioneer community).

Purpose: Community needs after the hurricane (two CASPERs).

Report: Rapid Needs Assessment of Two Rural Communities After Hurricane Wilma-Hendry County, Florida, November 1-2, 2005

2004

Assessing needs and health status after Hurricane Ivan

Type: Response

Event: Hurricane Ivan

Location: Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties

Purpose: Two CASPERs conducted to assess the community needs and health status in Santa Rosa and Escambia counties after Hurricane Ivan.

Report: Bayleyegn T, Wolkin A, Oberst K, Young S, Sanchez C, Phelps A, et al. Rapid Assessment of the Needs and Health Status in Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties, Florida, after Hurricane Ivan, September 2004. Disaster Manag Response 2006 4(1):12-18