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This guide is for people in a state, city, county, or town who come together during times of emergency, make the tough decisions about how to manage a crisis, and put their boots on the ground to save lives and protect the health and safety of area residents.
This document is unique in its attempt to bring together three sectors: leaders, responders, and public health. In addition, it shines light specifically on the public health implications of emergencies -- mass casualties, widespread illness, debilitating injuries, and intense psychological trauma -- present in almost every terrorist-created emergency.
The information is equally relevant to all kinds of public health emergencies, including natural disasters.
Major topics include:
PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE
THE KEY FUNCTIONS OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES IN AN EMERGENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY AND TESTING
LEADING THROUGH COMMUNICATION: THE ROLE OF RISK COMMUNICATION DURING A TERRORIST ATTACK OR OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
LEGAL AND POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
Resources for Updating Public Health Laws
TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF AND EACH OTHER
CONDUCTING EXERCISES FOR PREPAREDNESS
POST-EVENT: LEADING YOUR COMMUNITY TOWARDS RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY
APPENDICES