We will discuss the… Role of Public Health in an Emergency Role of a Community Partner (VIP)...
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We will discuss the…
• Role of Public Health in an Emergency• Role of a Community Partner (VIP) • Benefits of Creating a Partnership
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Role of Public Health During an Emergency
• Prevent – Illnesses – Injuries – Death
• Promote health• Inform the public
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Informing the Publicabout Health Threats
• Disease outbreaks• Terrorist attacks• Natural disasters• Environmental accidents• Mass casualties
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During An Emergency . . .
• Emotions run high– Fear, anxiety, confusion, dread.– Hopelessness or helplessness– Fight or flight
• Information is processed differently– Decision-making is not clear
• Manage feelings by being informed
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As a Volunteer In Preparedness…
You can ensure the health & safety of those you serve through good
communication!
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We can’t do it alone…
• Public Health needs help to tell others what to do in an emergency
• Everyone is part of the response in an emergency
HELP US HELP YOU!
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You are viewed as…
• A leader• A trusted source of information• A vital link between Public Health
& those you serve
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How can I help?
• Receive “Public Health Alerts” & instructions
• Share information with others:- Flyers, announcements, website,
phone, fax, email, etc…
• Aid those with special needs• Help to control rumors
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As a Volunteer In Preparedness…
• Receive official alerts• Be part of a registry• Have direct contact to share
information with Public Health
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How can I get ready?
• Participate in training exercises- Practice sharing information- Discover the best ways to relay messages to those you serve
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Benefits to You and Those You Serve
• Provide leadership as a trusted community resource
• Receive the most current information• Provide urgent instructions to those you
serve• Help people with special needs• Reduce panic, fear and confusion• Participate in training exercises
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Become a Community Partner and be a Volunteer In
Preparedness
Register and Join Now!
Partnering to Protect our Communities!
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Contact Information
Preparedness & Response Program
Department of Public HealthCounty of San Bernardino
909-387-6280800-782-4264
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Useful Websites:
• www.sbcounty.gov/pubhlth/prepandresponse
• www.ready.gov• www.pandemicflu.gov
Thank You