FLOOD PREPARATION, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY

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1 DISASTER NEEDS FOR FLOOD PREPARATION, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY Linn County Public Health Overview Preparation Training and Planning Community and Partnership Identification Response Implementation Recovery Monitoring Educating Managing and Evaluating Step 1: Flood Preparation 1

2 Cedar Rapids Water Quality Cedar Rapids Alternate H20 sources Flood of 2008: - Lost 49 of 50 wells - Coast Guard and National Guard helped in surveying damage to wells - Hiawatha and Marion provided water Planning for the Future: - UV Disinfection and Plant Remodeling Project March 2010 estimated completion - Upgrade emergency contingency plans (2009) - Identify alternate source of water Preparation: Training and Planning Train and simulate emergency shelters Plan for emergency child care facilities Plan for a practice hospital surge protection Plan for the special needs population 2

3 Preparation: Planning Plan for Health Considerations during re-entry Tetanus vaccination status Respiratory protection Shock hazard identification Personal protective clothing Age and health restrictions Preparation: Planning Plan for mask procurement and distribution Train public in the use of masks Plan waste disposal Look at vector activity monitoring and control methods Rodents Flies/ mosquitoes Feral cats Hydrograph at the Peak Plan to check and repair instruments that can help the community know what actions they have to take. 3

4 Preparation: Planning River stage Levels (NOAA) Note: These data are only intended for general information - they have NOT BEEN REVIEWED TO VALIDATE THEIR QUALITY. During flood events, users should consult local NWS forecast offices which provide the most current and accurate river observations, forecasts, watches and warnings. Preparation: Community and Partnership Preparation: Community and Partnership Communicate with industries within the flood zone Form a network between the animal rescue operations with local animal control and rescue leagues Partner with mental health service providers Partner with Corps of Engineers Monitor river levels Better know when to mobilize 4

5 Preparation: Community and Partnership Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operation Center FEMA Incident Command Center Handling of Volunteers MRC (Medical Reserve Core) Communication with community and extra volunteers Tom Aldrich, EMA; and Mike Goldberg, Admin. Services Preparation: Identification Preparation: Identification Identify best evacuation routes Identify alternative locations for affected businesses and municipal functions sg= ynhv8fvy8efmku6crszd6ipniti=&h=950&w=1549&sz=1103&hl=en&start=26&um=1&tbnid=phzf_ki6ldxmbm:&tbnh=92&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3fq% 3Dcedar%2Brapids%2Bflood%2Bpictures%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN%26start%3D18%26um%3D1 5

6 Preparation: Identification Identify a need for resources Alternate drinking water sources and distribution sites Adequate generators Water pumps with adequate cords and intake hoses Oli Online tool kits for uniform response preparation Sources for reentry cleaning supplies Warehouse and storage facilities for response supply management Food sanitation inspectors for shelters and relief food distribution sites Adequate portable toilet vendor agreement Step 2: Flood Disaster Response Flood Emergency Response Have shelters available which include showers, kitchens, bathrooms, and enough food and water (partner with Red Cross) Flood affected people and pets Volunteers Order masks, gloves, and protective eyewear Take water samples to check for contaminants and track flow to prevent drinking water contamination downstream Have mobile rescue health stations set up to screen rescued individuals for potential harm 6

7 Flood Emergency Response Carbon Monoxide: - Install battery-operated CO alarms or plug-in CO alarms with battery back-up in your home - Gas Powered Generators - Primary hazards to avoid when using a generator are carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from the toxic engine exhaust, electric shock or electrocution, fire and burns ***Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you may still be exposed to CO Step 3: Flood Disaster Recovery _Mays_Island.jpg/180px-Cedar_Rapids_-_Mays_Island.jpg Recovery Monitoring Neighborhood outdoor air quality Potential mold blooms High density air particulate spaces Solid waste entering land fills Screen for potential recyclables Hazardous chemicals Controlled substances Educating Offer seminars and discussions of proper and safe ways to enter flood affected structures and to remove and sort property and debris Fortifies relations with flood-relief organizations throughout the affected area 7

8 Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Factors that can affect Health in Homes Monitor Moisture levels High moisture in a wall means the wall or insulation is acting like a sponge and creates an environment favorable for mold. Check Sump Pumps If open, elevated exposures to Radon, CO and CO2 can occur. Also, sump pumps can act as a source for humid air to get inside the house. Regulate Temperature/Relative Humidity If relative humidity is above 50% dust mites can form. If above 60% spontaneous mold growth can occur. Post Flood Pest Control Without proper disposal of waste, post flood conditions can be a perfect environment for pests Need to control and monitor populations of: Mosquitoes Larvicide/Removing standing water Surveillance of mosquitoes through trapping Rodents (Mice, Rats) Bait Traps, taking away garbage from suspected area, sealing up cracks in housing foundation. Feral Cats Stopping rodent problem source (garbage, housing structure), stopping people from feeding them. Vaccinating after trapped so disease won t spread. Recovery: Management and Evaluation Survey the affected community for their concerns and inputs Manage displaced or lost household pet and animal populations Partnering with animal control to prevent feral populations from spreading through neighborhoods Treat and document Infections Allergic responses Negative conditions acquired during flood related work 8

9 All The People who Helped! Credits Power Point Made By: Ryan Landi Christina Michaud Presented By: Tom Hart 9