Disasters: Selected Readings

ISBN: 9789275126332

The selections in the following three sections highlight various aspects of planning before a disaster strikes and an effective response in its aftermath. The selections touch on such topics as the handling of supplies, dealing with mass casualties, protecting various elements of the health sector, and coping with mental health issues among survivors.

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Publisher: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Section 1: Good Planning and Preparation for Safety - This section deals with various aspects of planning and taking measures to mitigate the effects of disasters, ranging from how to prepare for mass casualties, how to plan for processing and handling emergency supplies, and how to think ahead and protect water supply and sewerage systems.

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"Rush to Action Before the Disaster," from Pan American Health Organization, Disasters: Preparedness and Mitigation in the Americas, (Issue No. 94) January 2004
pp. 1-2(2)

"Preparedness for Mass Fatalities," from Pan American Health Organization, Management of Dead Bodies in Disaster Situations, 2004
pp. 3-13(11)

"Key Characteristics of Emergency Supplies," from Pan American Health Organization, Humanitarian Supply Management and Logistics in the Health Sector, 2001
pp. 14-20(7)

"Logistics," from Pan American Health Organization, Humanitarian Supply Management and Logistics in the Health Sector, 2001
pp. 21-26(6)

"Assessing Logistical and Supply Needs," from Pan American Health Organization, Humanitarian Supply Management and Logistics in the Health Sector, 2001
pp. 27-32(6)

"Health Considerations in Cases of Mass Fatalities," from Pan American Health Organization, Management of Dead Bodies in Disaster Situations, 2004.
pp. 33-45(13)

"Natural Hazards and Their Impact on Water Systems," from Pan American Health Organization, Natural Disaster Mitigation in Drinking Water and Sewerage Systems: Guidelines for Vulnerability Analysis, 1998.
pp. 46-73(28)

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