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Health and Sanitation
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Center for the Study of Public Health Impact of Hurricanes 
 "Using New Orleans as a test case ... [this Louisiana State University research center] is currently developing techniques and models for assessing and mitigating the public health issues associated with complex disasters." The website features maps indicating where flooding could occur in the case of hurricanes in New Orleans, papers on the impacts of hurricanes and flooding in the area, and related material on hurricanes and Louisiana wetlands and coastal issues. http://www.publichealth.hurricane.lsu.edu Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Public Health & Safety, Scientific Themes, U.S. History By Place, U.S. Maps, Water, Weather Last updated Jan 5, 2007 CNN.com: Hurricane Katrina
News coverage of the disaster includes satellite images, personal accounts, a list of people reported safe at CNN's hurricane victims desk, photographs submitted by the public, stories about economic issues (such as gas price gouging and federal disaster relief), and stories about health issues (such as potential disease outbreaks and status of medical facilities). Also includes video clips. http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2005/katrina/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Hurricane Katrina, Oil & Gas, Photograph Collections Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Disasters & Emergencies: Hurricanes
Information about emergency medical shelters, volunteer opportunities for health care professionals, and other services provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Also find links to tips about hurricane preparedness. http://www.hhs.gov/disasters/emergency/naturaldisasters/hurricanes/ Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Sep 3, 2008 Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water
Information about methods for emergency disinfection of drinking water, including boiling and chemical treatment (using chlorine bleach or household iodine). Site also notes that murky or colored water should be filtered "through clean cloths or allow[ed] it to settle" before disinfecting. "Water prepared for disinfection should be stored only in clean, tightly covered, containers, not subject to corrosion." Available in English and Spanish. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/safewater/faq/emerg.html Topics: Beverages, Hurricane Katrina, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Pollution, Water Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Emergency Preparedness & Response: Floods
Health and safety guidelines and precautions related to flood readiness and recovery. Fact sheets cover food safety and water quality, sanitation and hygiene, reentering a flooded home, cleaning up after a flood, mold, electrical hazards, worker safety, and related topics. Some information available in other languages. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/ Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Emergency Preparedness & Response: Hurricanes
Find hurricane-related health and safety information, as well as information specific to current hurricanes. Includes fact sheets on topics such as hurricane readiness, hurricane recovery, protecting pets, electrical hazards, carbon monoxide, re-entering a flooded home, contaminated water, and protecting yourself from mold. Offers links to information for cleanup workers and health professionals. Some material available in several languages. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/ Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 3, 2008 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Hurricane Katrina Response
This site features "EPA's activities in response to the devastation left in Katrina's aftermath." Find information and updates about health, water, and debris issues. Also includes guidelines for those in contact with contaminated floodwater, safety tips for re-entering hurricane-damaged buildings, and fuel waivers "to allow use of certain fuel types that don't meet emissions requirements." http://www.epa.gov/katrina/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 14, 2005 Fact Sheet: Flood Cleanup: Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems
"Failure to remove contaminated materials and to reduce moisture and humidity [from a flooded building] can present serious long-term health risks. Standing water and wet materials are a breeding ground for microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and mold. ... This fact sheet discusses problems caused by microbial growth ... and the steps you can take to lessen these effects." Includes links to related information. From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/flood.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Pollution, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 5, 2005 FDA Offers Tips About Medical Devices and Hurricane Disasters
"In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and in preparation for other disaster situations, FDA is offering tips to help people who use medical devices." Topics include power outages (and potential carbon monoxide problems when using generators), water contamination, re-use of medical devices, sterility, dealing with heat and humidity, and treating snakebites. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). http://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/safety/emergencysituations/ucm055987.htm Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Technology Last updated Sep 9, 2009 FEMA Trailer Study
Documents related to the investigation of air quality concerns in mobile homes and trailers provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to Hurricane Katrina victims, "and the occurrence of respiratory and other symptoms resulting from exposure to formaldehyde or other respiratory irritants among residents of the mobile homes." Includes fact sheets on formaldehyde, indoor air quality and FEMA trailers, and related topics. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/ehhe/trailerstudy/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Pollution Last updated Feb 20, 2008 FEMA: Formaldehyde Information
Compilation of documents on health concerns arising from the presence of formaldehyde in trailers provided to Hurricane Katrina victims by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Includes press releases, handouts on formaldehyde (in several languages), and links to other websites covering health concerns related to the trailers. Note: Additional material on the topic, not listed on this page, can be located by searching for "formaldehyde" on this website. From FEMA. http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/2005katrina/formaldehyde.shtm Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Pollution Last updated Nov 14, 2007 Hurricane Recovery & Relief Information
A list of links to information about Hurricane Katrina, with a focus on Louisiana State University (LSU) students and faculty. Includes updates on shelter, emergency agencies, blood centers, places to donate to and volunteer at, mental health, and animal rescue and care. From the Louisiana State University Office of Public Affairs. http://www.lsu.edu/pa/mediacenter/nr/20050831_3p.htm Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Aug 29, 2006 Hurricanes: Links to Health Information Including Toxicology and Environmental Health
Dozens of links to high-quality information about hazardous materials, environmental cleanup and recovery, pests, drinking water, food safety, mold, farming and agriculture, animal rescue, and specific chemicals. Some information also available in Spanish. From the Specialized Information Services Division of the National Library of Medicine. http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/hurricane.html Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Apr 17, 2006 Keeping Workers Safe During Clean Up and Recovery Operations Following Hurricanes
News releases and audio of public service announcements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) about dangers for workers associated with hurricane recovery. Topics include flooding, electrical, chainsaws, falls, and mold. Also includes fact sheets on natural disaster recovery and related information. Most materials are in English and Spanish. http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/hurricaneRecovery.html Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Jobs & Work, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Find post-Hurricane Katrina information on topics such as debris removal, facilities approved to accept portable wastewater, and information for reporting an environmental hazard or incident. "The Department's mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare while considering sound policies regarding employment and economic development." http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/ Topics: Environment, Hurricane Katrina, Water, Weather Last updated Jul 16, 2007 MedlinePlus: Disaster Preparation and Recovery
Provides links to overviews of family and citizen emergency preparedness, coping information, law and policy, and pages for emergency management for children and seniors. Also available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/disasterpreparationandrecovery.html Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Electrical Energy, Energy, Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Medical Treatments & Devices, Science, Senior Health, Technology, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 3, 2006 Naled for Mosquito Control
Fact sheet from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on naled, "an organophosphate (OP) insecticide that ... is used primarily for controlling adult mosquitoes." Discusses risks to human and environmental health from naled, which was used as an aerial spray in New Orleans in September 2005 following Hurricane Katrina. http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/mosquitoes/naled4mosquitoes.htm Topics: Gardening, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Insects & Arachnids Last updated Aug 29, 2006 NIEHS Hurricane Response
Serves to "track environmental hazards following natural and man-made disasters, focus medical and environmental response and recovery resources in areas of greatest need and function as a testbed for technologies that will help advance environmental health sciences research." Features documents, Geographic Information System (GIS) maps, and related Web links. From the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/hurricane/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Nov 26, 2007 PlanetDiary
Provides a weekly update of articles on the environment, focusing on natural phenomena and events such as floods, fire, fauna, flora, earthquakes, drought, health, volcanoes, oil spills, radioactivity, hurricanes, tornadoes, and tropical storms. Has background on each subject with annotated links and archives of articles back to 1999. Contains activities and lesson plans for teachers and students and a calendar feature highlighting future global environmental happenings with appropriate links. http://www.phschool.com/science/planetdiary/ Topics: Environment, Hurricane Katrina, Lesson Plans, Oil & Gas, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 University of California (UC): Hurricane Katrina Aftermath and Recovery Efforts
UC campuses, medical centers, and national laboratories "are working to identify the personnel [and] expertise ... to support the immediate clinical and public health emergency needs, as well as the long-term health recovery efforts, in the Gulf Coast region." Locate campuses, labs, and UC experts who can help with "issues related to natural disaster detection, preparedness, infrastructure reconstruction, mental health and other relief efforts." Includes information for affected students. http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/katrina-relief/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 15, 2005 USA.gov: Hurricane Katrina Recovery
Find government-sponsored information about finding missing persons, help for victims, health and safety, recovery response, and how you can help in the recovery from Hurricane Katrina. Includes a list of frequently asked questions. From USA.gov (formerly FirstGov.gov), the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/PublicSafety/Hurricane_Katrina_Recovery.shtml Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Jan 15, 2007 World Health Organization: Flooding and Communicable Diseases Fact Sheet
Information and risk assessment for dangers from diseases associated with flooding, standing water, corpses, and related risks. Briefly address water-borne diseases and vector-borne diseases. Includes short-term and long-term preventative measures, such as chlorination of water, vaccination, use of insecticides, and education. From the World Health Organization (WHO). http://www.who.int/hac/techguidance/ems/flood_cds/en/ Topics: Beverages, Hurricane Katrina, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Pollution, Public Health & Safety, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 6, 2005 |
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