PAHO/WHO Regional Emergency Response Team

Field Manual

This manual, packaged in a folder, describes deployment of the Disaster Response Team, its objectives, and responsibilities at different stages of an emergency. It explains the process of mobilizing resources and provides practical information for work in the field.

Virtual Health Library for Disasters

English, Spanish and French

An electronic collection of more than 500 public health publications on disaster reduction and complex emergencies in full text.

Natural Disasters: Protecting the Public´s Health

This book is aimed primarily at health sector professionals who are involved in disaster preparedness, mitigation, and response. However, since disaster management is an intersectoral undertaking, any person interested in the topic will find the book to be a valuable guide. This is an excellent resource for students and pofessors of public health.

Epidemiologic Surveillance after Natual Disaster

Scientific Publication No 420

This book summarizes the scientific basis and experience in surveillance and control of communicable diseases following a disaster. It covers the potential for disease outbreaks, the establishment of surveillance systems, operational aspects of disease surveillance, and environmental health management activities.

The Effects of Hurricane David on the Population of Dominica Disaster Reports No. 1

Disaster Reports No. 1

This report evaluates how the people of Dominica were affected by hurricane David, which hit the Caribbean on 29 August 1979. It analyzes the impact of the hurricane on houseing, agriculture, employment, food supply, etc., and examines the reconstruction process. The authors give special emphasis to health problems (injuries and illness, medical treatment, communicable diseases, and the impact on pregnant women). It presents a series of conclusions and lessons learned.