Using a community-based approach for prevention and mitigation of national health emergencies.
Disaster management is most effective when developed at the community level. Community based planning, prevention, mitigation, and emergency response all engage the population to make choices that are commensurate with local needs and resources. Community based disaster management also offers a force multiplying effect by increasing the number of potential participants and leaders. This discussion of key community based developmental activities is meant to provide a primer for the public health practitioner beginning the study of emergency preparedness and response.
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, MS-F38, Atlanta, GA 30341-3724, USA. mkeim@cdc.gov
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D019985:Benchmarking; D018672:Community Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D010139:Pacific Islands; D011635:Public Health Administration