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Lesson 2 Communication as a Key Role
Lesson 2Communication as a Key Role
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Objectives
Describe how public health ordinances help prevent emergencies
Describe how environmental health fits into an Incident Command Structure
Assume an appropriate risk communication role in emergencies
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Ordinances
Ordinances establish standards and regulations that protect the health, safety, and general welfare of residents.
Hazardous Waste ManagementFood Protection
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Example:Emergency management organization
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Example:Incident command structure
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Who communicates what?Public Information Officer’s (PIO) responsibilities in an emergency:
Supervise the gathering of necessary information from EH and other professionals
Facilitate the timely preparation of news releases Brief public affairs officers who go to the incident site Schedule news conferences, interviews and other media
access Assign print and broadcast monitors to review all media
reports for accuracy Coordinate rumor control activity Obtain media assistance in disseminating information
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EH communication role in an emergency
Report up the chain of command to the PIO.
Do not communicate directly with the media or public.
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Summary
Local ordinances establish standards and regulations to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people.
The Incident Command structure provides for internal and external liaison between organizations.
The EH professional’s responsibility is to report up the chain of command to the PIO.
