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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.
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.
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.
Emergency Risk Communication for Public Health Professionals [external link] (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 [external link] (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 [external link] (Rollins School of Public Health) – business leaders and public health working together to strengthen emergency preparedness