Planning for an Emergency: Strategies for Identifying and Engaging At-Risk Groups: A Guidance Document for Emergency Managers
Planning for an Emergency: Strategies for Identifying and Engaging At-Risk Groups: A Guidance Document for Emergency Managers
Description:
This guide helps emergency managers prepare for, mitigate, respond to, assist in recovery from, and provide products and services for emergencies that concern a community’s environmental health.
- Has a special focus on targeting and communicating with at-risk groups
- Defines at-risk communities and offers ways to find and communicate with these groups using the CDC Social Vulnerability Index.
Target Situation:
Public health professionals who want to prepare to provide environmental emergency assistance, with a special focus on targeting and communicating with at-risk groups.
Notes:
Can be used in conjunction with the CDC Social Vulnerability Index.
Resource Type:
Manual or guide
Source:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Publication Year:
2015
Target Audience(s):
Physicians, public health professionals, emergency managers, mental health professionals, environmental professionals, local government
3 Keys Framework
Main objective:
Recognize, Prepare, Partner
Secondary objective:
Communicate Risk, Community Preparation, Community Engagement, Informal Outreach Mechanisms