Flooding: Resources for EH Practitioners

This page includes resources for environmental health practitioners on disaster preparedness and response in case of flooding.

EHS Resources

Emergency and Terrorism Preparedness for Environmental Health Practitioners – general information on flood issues including cleanup as well as food, and water protection

• Building Environment
• Food Protection
• Water Security

Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response (EHTER) – EHTER prepares environmental health workers for emergency response

Floods – Environmental Health Services topic page with flood related information

Guidance on Microbial Contamination in Previously Flooded Outdoor Areas – guidance to help health authorities assess the level of risk posed by microbial contamination after a flood event

CDC Resources

Emergency Preparedness and Response Natural Disasters & Severe Weather website – information on floods, hurricanes, and other disaster information

Public Health Emergency Response Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Public Health Directors - Version 2.0 – guidance and information that will assist during the response to an emergency or disaster

Water-Related Emergencies and Outbreaks – information on flood water exposure and buildings and facilities damaged by flood water

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