Environmental Health: In an Emergency
Protecting Health and Safety in an Emergency
Flooding, chemical spills, high winds, epidemics, power outages and interruptions in vital services are some of the emergency occurrences with which Environmental Health professionals are asked to assist from time to time. The role of the sanitarian in such times is to provide information and strategies to protect food and water, dispose of liquid and solid wastes and prevent the spread of communicable disease. Visit the links below to access Health and Safety information in the event of the following emergencies.
- Floods
- Power Outages
- Blizzards
- Chemical Spills
- Epidemics
Other Resources
- Communicable Disease Control and Prevention
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Red Cross
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- USDA - Extension Service
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