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Cover Environmental Health Management after Natural Disasters

Scientific Publication No 430

This book is recommended for those responsible for planning and executing environmental sanitation measures following disasters. It outlines the impact that different types of natural disasters may have on environmental health and identifies areas that should be addressed both in anticipation of disasters and during an event. It also includes information on the repair and restoration of basic services. Annexes describe how to prepare an emergency plan for environmental health operations, measures for restoring safe sanitation conditions, including necessary measures to be taken after populations are evacuated, environmental health issues in temporary settlements and camps, and guidelines on the use of different types of water disinfectants.

Cover Jamaica, St Vincent and Dominica

Disaster Reports No. 2

In 1979, the Caribbean was affected by three consecutive disasters. In April, authorities in St. Vincent were obliged to relocate 20% of the population of the island due to an eruption of the Soufriere volcano. In July, strong floods caused serious damages in Jamaica, and in September, Dominica suffered severe damages from Hurricane David. This report provides a summary of the most relevant health aspects, especially pointing out the infectious diseases’ aspects after natural disasters.

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