Public Health Practices

Rumor investigation process helped Florida prioritize communication response, conserve resources during Deepwater Horizon disaster

Source Agency: 
Florida Department of Health
,
Florida

Following the Deepwater Horizon explosion in spring 2010, the Florida Department of Health used a streamlined process to identify and respond to circulating rumors about the health effects of the oil spill. Rumors gathered from social media and mainstream news sources were coded and prioritized based on their accuracy and reliability.

Resource directories and medical management guidelines for response to a chemical emergency

Source Agency: 
Michigan Department of Community Health
,
Michigan

Health department preparedness for chemical emergencies often requires the involvement of multiple state agencies to assure that all aspects of environmental and human health are addressed in response. Given the scientific complexity of responding to a chemical emergency, effective risk communication to responders and to the public is a growing area of concern.

Regional group prepares first responders, businesses, and residents for chemical emergencies

Source Agency: 
Columbus Public Health
,
Ohio

While emergencies involving the release of chemicals harmful to human health can occur anywhere, they are often of greater concern to industrial communities or communities that have been identified as a potential target for an intentional attack. The Franklin County Board of Commissioners manages the Chemical Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (CEPAC) of Franklin County to plan for these and daily concerns in its central Ohio community.

Cross-border collaborations enhance preparedness at an international event

Source Agency: 
Washington State Department of Health
,
Washington

Washington worked with British Columbia to prepare for chemical emergencies during the 2010 Winter Olympics.

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