Alameda County Public Health Department

Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina: How Local Health Departments Can Prepare to Meet the Needs of Vulnerable Population in Emergencies

Available at: www.acphd.org/AXBYCZ/Admin/DataReports/ood_lessons_katrina.pdf
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In this report, the results of three case studies are presented to highlight lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina and the Alameda County Public Health Department in relation to public health emergency preparedness for vulnerable population, including non-English speakers.

Subtopics: Language Access Services, Phase 2 - Preparedness

Language(s): English

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