Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Emergency Preparedness Stories from the Field
Author: National Association of County & City Health Officials
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Local health departments (LHDs) are often called to respond to WASH emergencies in their communities, so they need to have access to the appropriate tools to prepare and respond timely. Recent WASH emergencies have demonstrated the importance of preparedness, and these examples can be used as learning opportunities to prepare water utility companies, public health departments, and emergency managers for future water emergencies. This compendium features stories from three LHDs that have prepared for and responded to complex water emergencies in their communities: -Legionella Outbreak in the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin -Preparing for Disaster Sanitation Following a Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake in the Pacific Northwest, Washington County, Oregon; -Boil-water Advisories at Mercer Island, Washington
Program: Public Health Preparedness
Submitted Date: Jul 26, 2019 | Modified Date: Mar 11, 2025
Primary Toolkit: WASH Emergency Preparedness Toolkit | Secondary Toolkit: N/A
Jurisdiction: Multi County
Institution Type: Association,
Keywords: Water Quality, Public Health Preparedness, Environmental Health
