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Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide ( 20 Files )

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled. This area provides helpful tools – fact sheets, brochures, web links, etc. – used by Public health PIOs to communicate the dangers of CO poisoning during emergencies. 

Extreme Heat

Extreme Heat ( 5 Files )

     
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General Preparedness

General Preparedness ( 24 Files )

Emergency preparedness goes beyond readiness being ready for specific types of disasters or public health emergencies. The materials in this area will help NPHIC members communicate messages that apply across all hazards.
Hurricanes

Hurricanes ( 38 Files )

Before a hurricane strikes, public health PIOs and risk communicators are on the frontline delivering a preparedness message. Once the storm hits landfall, the work intensifies dramatically. This area provides helpful examples of storm-tested communication tools used by NPHIC members.
Severe Weather

Severe Weather ( 6 Files )

Severe weather can hit unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury and death. The tools in this area have been used by NPHIC members and partners to communicate important information the public needs to make it through periods of extreme heat, thunderstorms, tornadoes, etc.
Professional Development

Professional Development ( 7 Files )

Oil Spill

Oil Spill ( 32 Files )

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has been covered as an environmental disaster of enormous proportions.  But, there is a public health side to this disaster that is putting the emergency risk communication skills of NPHIC members to the test.  Many of the tools they are using to protect public health are located here.  The website links below are for the states of Florida and Louisiana where this information have been provided :

1.  Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
2.  Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals - Oil Spill Resources
Radiation

Radiation ( 110 Files )

NPHIC members will play a key role in protecting public health during and after an emergency involving radiation or radioactive materials. The tools in this area were developed by NPHIC members and partners to help people be prepared for a radiation emergency.
West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus ( 4 Files )

West Nile virus continues to present a threat to public and animal health. The tools in this area have been used by NPHIC members and partners to communicate preventive measures individuals and families can take to protect themselves.

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