Exide Contamination Information and Resources

Exide Contamination Information and Resources

Description:

Developed in the context of the Exide Battery Recycling Plant contamination event in Vernon, California, this local health department website provides an example of how to offer a comprehensive, single, online platform for information about local contamination. It includes information for community members on reducing exposures, managing stress, and locating mental health care providers.

Target Situation:

Public health professionals who seek an example of how to develop a comprehensive response and public-facing website that addresses local contamination, including stress and mental health resources.

Additional Reading:

Documents available on the website that may be of interest include:

  1. A fact sheet for medical providers pdf icon[PDF – 461 KB]external icon
  2. A stress FAQ sheet pdf icon[PDF – 211 KB]external icon
  3. An example of how PH professionals can offer an organized list of mental health agencies pdf icon[PDF – 397 KB]external icon

Resource Type:
Website

Source:
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Publication Year:
2016

Target Audience(s):
Community members, physicians, public health professionals, parents and caregivers, children/youth

3 Keys Framework

3 Keys Framework - Recognize, Prepare, Partner icon

Main objective:
Recognize, Prepare, Partner

Secondary objective:
Legitimize Stress, Communicate Risk, Retraumatization & Chronic Stress, Community Engagement

Page last reviewed: March 23, 2021