Disaster Lit® Database Daily Updates

Disaster Lit® Database Daily Updates

Data Sources to Support Local Services Tackling Health Risks of Cold Homes

01/15/2019 12:00 AM EST

Source: United Kingdom Department of Health (DH). Published: 1/15/2019. This 27-page document provides guidance to support public health teams and housing professionals in the prevention and management of the health impacts associated with cold homes. It will help local areas to estimate the number of people who may be at risk of cold-home-related death and illness in a particular population, using a range of housing, vulnerability, and health indicators. (PDF)

Emergency Legal Preparedness Concerning Ebola: A Primer (January 14, 2019)

01/14/2019 12:00 AM EST

Source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Network for Public Health Law. Published: 1/14/2019. This 21-page primer provides key information on the 2018-2019 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including international response efforts, U.S. preparedness and response, an outline of the major legal challenges, and emergency legal preparedness resources. The primer will be updated regularly as needed as circumstances develop. (PDF)

Public Awareness and Public Education for Disaster Risk Reduction: Action-Oriented Key Messages for Households and Schools

11/01/2018 12:00 AM EDT

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Published: 11/2018. This Web page and 176-page publication provide practical advice and guidance on the nature of messages and information to share with the public, for use by all institutions with a responsibility for improving the safety of communities at risk, and to mitigate the impact of shocks, hazards, and disasters. It contains revised messages that cover additional hazards, and more details on key issues to be considered for effective disaster preparedness, such as climate change, gender, and inclusion. There is also greater guidance on child protection, school safety, and community engagement. (PDF)