Public Health Response in Haiti 

Surviving an earthquake and reducing its health impact requires preparation, planning, and practice. It is critical for responders to take appropriate safety precautions to ensure an effective response.  

Public Health Actions Remarks by President Obama HHS Medical Teams Providing Medical Care in Haiti More Public Health Actions Situtation Updates Haiti Earthquake Responder Safety TB Guidance for Haiti Earthquake Responders (CDC) Guidance for Relief Workers and Others Traveling to Haiti for Earthquake Response (CDC)  Health Recommendations for Relief Workers Responding to Disasters (CDC) Public Health Issues and Priorities for the Haiti Earthquake Working in Hot Environments (NIOSH) Emergency Wound Care after a Natural Disaster (CDC) Injuries and Mass Casualty Events (CDC) Crush injuries (CDC) Brain Injuries and Mass Casualty Events (CDC) Burns in Mass Casualty Events (CDC) Psychological First Aid for First Responders (SAMHSA) Stress Prevention and Management Approaches for Rescue Workers in the Aftermath (SAMHSA) A Guide to Managing Stress in Crisis Response Professions (SAMHSA)

HHS Public Health Response - In the First 36 hours

Responder Data Resources

• English/Haitian (Creole) Dicitionary
• Water-related Disease Contaminants (CDC)
• Hazardous Substance Data Bank (NLM)
• Health Effects Notebook for Hazardous Air Pollutants (EPA)
• Integrated Risk Information System [Environmental contaminants exposure] (EPA)
• WISER - Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (NLM)