"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.

Source: Disasters: Selected Readings, 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. , pp. 46-73(28)

Publisher: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Abstract:

Keywords: NATURAL DISASTERS; SAFETY; PLANNING; SUPPLY MANAGEMENT; DEAD BODIES; WATER AND SANITATION SYSTEMS; MASS CASUALTIES; SUPPLY DONATIONS

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2006-01-01

• 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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