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DN Week 1 and 2
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2) Level II: If the disaster requires assistance from generally exceeding the capacity of the local health care
external sources, but these can be obtained from nearby system.
agencies.
• May destroy the local health care infrastructure, which
3) Level III: If the disaster is of a magnitude that will therefore be unable to respond to the emergency.
exceeds the capacity of the local community or region Disruption of routine health care services and prevention
and requires assistance from state-level or even federal initiatives may lead to long-term consequences in health
assets. outcomes in terms of increased morbidity and mortality
8. Communication
• Family members
• Support systems
2. Define health needs of the affected groups DMIS – Disaster Management Information
System
3. Establish priorities and objectives
A software of database derived from GIS ( Geographic
4. Identify actual and potential public health problems
Information System) that provides information related to
the environmental situations and natural resources to
the decision makers that would help in the development
of decision making process and systematic planning and
management of available resources particularly during
disaster.
• Mobilize resources
• Television
• Radio
These days:
• Fb live
• YT channel live
Role of Communication During Disaster This way, their coverage will be more informed and
accurate if they know the local players and programs
• Connects with the first responders, family, support ahead of time. The media needs to communicate to the
services and the public. public to:
• • Reassure the public that what needs to be done is
being done.