Collaborative partnerships developed for other goals may be effectively applied to H1N1 pandemic response. The Virginia Department of Health's (VDH) partnership with the state's AARP chapter is one...
At Risk Populations
Populations and individuals most at risk of severe consequences from a disaster, due to societal, economic, and health-related factors.
Rhode Island Department of Health maintains a resource list of materials about H1N1 in 12 languages other than English. Basic information on H1N1 prevention and treatment is provided in Spanish,...
This planning guide was developed to facilitate preparedness planning efforts among community-based organizations that serve and support vulnerable populations. The guide includes basic education on...
Hunterdon Healthcare System developed a Diabetes Disaster Preparedness Guide for diabetes patients who must manage their condition during an emergency. The guide is intended to be used by patients...
CARD, Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters, is based in Oakland, California. They develop clear, practical preparedness resources specifically for community organizations. These include...
The guide provides recommendations and tools for people with many different types of disabilities. The guide includes sections on outreach and identification, planning, communication, evacuation,...
The Woodside Fire Protection District (WFPD) in Woodside, California, along with the Commission for Disabilities for San Mateo County and the San Mateo County Special Education Local Planning Agency...
The Community Connectors program is a model for how emergency response planners can develop relationships and open lines of communication with diverse members of their community prior to an...
The Closed Dispensing Site Workbook is designed to help community organizations become closed dispensing sites to administer medication to their staff and/or clients during an emergency. The...
This partnership between the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Broadcast Ministers' Alliance and Health Care Consortium provides a web site where faith-based organizations can access tips...
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