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Preparedness Webinar: Food, Water and Housing Inse ...
Food Water Housing Insecurity
Food Water Housing Insecurity
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This transcript covers a webinar on emergency preparedness and response in the context of preventive medicine, focusing on food, housing, and water insecurity. Dr. Clifford Mitchell discusses his experience in environmental health and the importance of pre-event planning through to post-event recovery. He emphasizes the collaboration between health departments, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Key points include the need for integrated systems to handle emergencies like wildfires and power losses, adapting regulations, and prioritizing community and vulnerable populations' needs during disasters. Dr. Mitchell also touches upon the importance of effective communication and data interpretation in crisis situations. He highlights specific challenges like COVID-19, droughts, and radiological emergencies, stressing the role of public health officials in sustaining and resuming normal life. The session ends with a Q&A, addressing issues such as avian flu, fire-related water contamination, economic impacts on agriculture, and migration of diseases due to climate change. The webinar is a part of a larger series aimed at enhancing knowledge and readiness in preventive medicine.
Keywords
emergency preparedness
preventive medicine
food insecurity
housing insecurity
water insecurity
environmental health
public health
crisis communication
climate change
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