I know that in my area, there have been a lot of discussion around when the next earthquake will be. Given the northern California region I live in, influence, wildfire, and earthquakes are topics that would be beneficial to be educated about and explore. The NCDMPH provides really great, detailed information on all of these to gain knowledge and learn about. In each of those segments it provides articles that give information on the health and psychosocial effects of these natural disasters. The website also goes further into exploring the specific laws and changes that occur when natural disasters hit in relation to the population. Overall, this site is useful for all citizens to review and be aware of to know what to do if disaster hits.
The American Red Cross Northern California has a Disaster Health Services. The Salvation Army also has an Emergency Disaster Team of volunteers. These two programs seem to be most similar to the DHV of California but on a more local level.
Thank you for sharing this website, Tina. Especially since we live in the same general area (Northern California), it would be helpful for me to learn about disaster health services. I am definitely terrified for when the next earthquake hits so it'll be good for me to learn more about NCDMPH and the services if provides.
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ReplyDeleteThe NCDMPH is a very comprehensive website with very useful information for many types of disasters and I agree that everyone should prepare themselves from reviewing these information. It's great to have volunteers that volunteers during disasters, I hope one day to volunteer too.
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