Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene Emergency Preparedness

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The website describes efforts to address water, sanitation and hygiene during emergencies, focusing on public health and community solutions. Focus areas include wastewater surveillance, legionella, emergency planning, and homelessness. The website includes links to a resource library, workshops and webinars, and documents that help local health departments plan for emergencies involving drinking water and sanitation.

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Focus Areas: Infectious Disease; Infrastructure Failure; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Ill-Housed Persons; Hygiene; Legionella; Public Health; Wastewater; Drinking Water; Wastewater-Based Epidemiological Monitoring

Institutions: National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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