New practices
added this month
K-12 Disaster Skills
(MI)
Michigan integrated a disaster preparedness curriculum into schools' health programs.
Details here.
Social MediaTraining (NH)
JSI, Inc. and New Hampshire trained first responders to use Facebook, Twitter
for emergency communication.
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2012 APHA
Annual Conference
Public Health Practices project staff presented our research on using social media to reach public health professionals.
If you missed the session
or are otherwise interested in seeing our results
and we'll send you
a copy of the slides.
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ABOUT US
PublicHealthPractices.org
is a joint project between the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) in Washington, DC, and the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota.
The Web site is a one-stop shop for concrete
tools and strategies
to respond to the health consequences of disasters
and emergencies. Learn more about us here.
UPDATE is prepared and published monthly by the project staff at CIDRAP, and past issues are available
on the site.
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HEALTH DISPARITIES + DISASTER
IN THIS PRACTICE: Texas looked at Hurricane Ike's effects on poverty, public infrastructure, and social health determinants to develop a workbook and workshops for resilience and recovery.
Details here.
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DISABILITY TRAINING FOR RESPONDERS
IN THIS PRACTICE: A pocket guide developed by the University of New Mexico Center for Development and Disability provides a quick reference for first responders helping people with many different disabilities during a disaster.
Details here.
Photo: University of New Mexico
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PUBLIC HEALTH - VOLUNTEER TEAMS
IN THIS PRACTICE: An Idaho county created a training and communication program that pairs public sector employees with volunteers to assess local needs and safety after a disaster.
Details here.
Photo: Lewiston-Nez Perce County
Office of Emergency Management
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PUBLIC EDUCATION + OUTREACH
IN THIS PRACTICE: Following the recovery from Tropical Storm Irene, Connecticut revised its emergency communication materials to focus on East Coast hazards and highlight the relationship between public health and the public during a disaster.
Photo: Connecticut Department of Public Health
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