Other Areas of Interest in Disaster & Emergency Management

Bioterrorism Info

PREVENTION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Personal hygiene and simple rules of personal cleanliness help prevent infectious diseases. Use boiled or disinfected water to wash your hands with soap and water after using the toilet, before preparing food, and before eating. Also use boiled or disinfected water for brushing your teeth.

Avoid Blood Borne Pathogens

• Bandage or cover all skin scratches and injuries.
  
• Wear latex gloves.
  

Be Wise, Immunize

Routine adult immunizations are important for disease prevention. Immunizations are available from your private physician or most local public health departments. Recommended routine adult immunizations are:

• A Tetanus Booster every ten (10) years.
  
• An annual Flu shot.
  
• Series of Hepatitis A.
  

Disposal of Garbage
Disposal of Human Waste
Pets
Emergency Numbers

Introduction
Items Needed for an Emergency Kit
Food and Water for Disaster Kit
Safe Water
Safe Food
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Prevention of Foodborne Illness

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