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Local Emergency Preparedness Efforts Focus On Community-Based Organizations
The Los Angeles County Department
of Public Health's "Preparing Our Communities for Emergencies" workshop for
community-based organizations took place at the Japanese American
National Museum in downtown Los Angeles. The scenario-based exercise was
designed to instruct participants on their organization's role and
responsibilities during an emergency situation and how they would assist
community members.
Hurricane Katrina community responder, Thomas Ray delivered the keynote
address detailing his role during the hurricane aftermath. As an ordained
minister and a licensed construction contractor, he is recognized for his
efforts in helping turn an abandoned Kmart shopping center into a
functioning overflow hospital for Katrina evacuees.
"Public health is a priority before, during and following a major
disaster," said Jonathan Fielding, MD, MPH, Public Health Director and
County Health Officer. "Our goal is to bring community based organizations
together for better coordination. We all can make a difference even before
an emergency hits home by encouraging preparedness and prevention
partnerships. Our goal and hope, is that these partnerships will help LA
County to better respond to our citizens in the event of a major
emergency."
One of the potential health emergencies discussed at the workshop is
the threat of a pandemic flu.
A pandemic flu has occurred three times in the last century (1918, 1957
and 1968) and can take place in any flu season. Although it is difficult to
predict when the next pandemic will occur or how severe it will be, public
education and outreach is critical to prevention efforts. Health experts
predict an infection rate of 25 to 50 percent of the U.S. population,
depending on the severity of the virus strain. Seasonal influenza, affects
5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population, should still be treated with the
same precautions, including good hand washing and annual vaccination.
Public Health's ongoing Clean Hands public education and outreach
campaign illustrates just how easy it is to transmit germs while going
about a daily routine. These same precautions can reduce the risk of food
borne illness. The campaign shows how easy it is to prevent catching the
flu or other germs simply by washing or sanitizing your hands. Public
service announcements (PSAs) in multiple languages for print, television,
and radio began running again in January.
The Clean Hands campaign is available in 12 different languages and is
placed in 13 markets, including Latino, Asian, Russian, Armenian, Arabic,
African American, GLBT, and people with disabilities. Besides outreach to
individuals and families, the campaign also focuses on reaching businesses,
schools, faith-based and other community-based organizations.
The Clean Hands public education and outreach campaign runs through
April 2008, and is funded by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention. For more information, or to download brochures, please
visit the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's Web site at:
http://www.lapublichealth.org
The Department of Public Health is committed to protecting and
improving the health of the nearly 10 million residents of Los Angeles
County. Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services,
Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community
and family health. Public Health comprises more than 4,000 employees and an
annual budget exceeding $750 million.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
http://www.lapublichealth.org
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