Engaging Local Health Departments in Disaster Research: A Washington State Survey

Everhart, Ali; Patel, Resham; Errett, Nicole A.

doi:10.1017/dmp.2019.41

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“…The literature concerning Extension professionals in disaster response point to field work in one form or another (Kerr et al, 2018;Telg et al, 2007Telg et al, , 2008. Data collection allows disaster response teams to make informed decisions with clients (Bonanno et al, 2010;Everhart et al, 2019;Merwaday et al, 2016). Additionally, data collection helped with accessing resources from stakeholders, like state or national funds (Chen et al, 2006;Downey et al, 2018;McLean & Whang, 2019).…”

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Disaster Management During Tropical Storm Karen: The Story of Trinidad Extension

Mike

Telg

Harder

et al. 2021

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the weather-related disaster preparedness and response strategies of agricultural extension professionals in Trinidad during Tropical Storm Karen (TSK). Trinidad faces perennial flooding, and Trinidad extension professionals have often been involved in the management of weather-related disasters. TSK was contextualized as a case study, and a qualitative approach was used to investigate the lived experiences of the extension professionals who directly assisted with managing the event. Semi-structured interview data were collected, along with concept maps and participant-rendered drawings. Each interview was compared with the participant’s concept map and drawing, while the constant comparative technique was used to evaluate the interview data among the participants to derive themes. Data were collected remotely using internet platforms due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Findings indicated that disaster preparedness was strategized through field activities, including collecting data and providing disaster advice to clients. Disaster responsiveness was strategized through field actions, primarily through field evaluations for subsidy claims. In addition, related to disaster response, extension professionals faced various challenges in responding to TSK, most notably, the inability to access appropriate transportation. The findings of this study can guide the government of Trinidad and Tobago in bolstering the disaster management strategies of the country, as well as inform regional disaster management plans in other Caribbean countries.

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Disaster Management During Tropical Storm Karen: The Story of Trinidad Extension

Mike

Telg

Harder

et al. 2021

JIAEE

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“…The literature concerning Extension professionals in disaster response point to field work in one form or another (Kerr et al, 2018;Telg et al, , 2008. Data collection allows disaster response teams to make informed decisions with clients (Bonanno et al, 2010;Everhart et al, 2019;Merwaday et al, 2016). Additionally, data collection helped with accessing resources from stakeholders, like state or national funds (Chen et al, 2006;Downey et al, 2018;McLean & Whang, 2019).…”

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“…A survey of local health departments in Washington State found that one in 6 respondents (17%) had disaster research experience, citing funding and multiple priorities as barriers; this experience could be useful in designing, fielding, and interpreting the results of a community assessment for preparedness. 10 The purpose of this article is to describe how health department officials can use data collected from community assessments to drive toward intended outcomes to improve community radiological and other emergency preparedness. This includes an example approach for implementing the results through preparedness communication campaigns, policies, and exercises.…”

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“…Capacity for conducting assessments and evaluations is also a challenge. A survey of local health departments in Washington State found that one in 6 respondents (17%) had disaster research experience, citing funding and multiple priorities as barriers; this experience could be useful in designing, fielding, and interpreting the results of a community assessment for preparedness 10…”

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Operationalizing Community Assessment Results to Enhance Preparedness for a Radiological Emergency

Ferguson

Barnett

Kennedy

et al. 2022

Journal of Public Health Management and Practice

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Objective: A radiological emergency such as the detonation of a radiological dispersal device would have catastrophic health, environmental, and economic consequences. Community assessments can provide useful information about radiological and other emergency preparedness at the household level. Tools such as logic models can be applied to link data collected in a community assessment to planned activities and targeted outcomes. This study sought to answer how public health departments can use the results of a community assessment to improve preparedness for radiological and other types of emergencies and to present a sample logic model demonstrating how questions asked in a community assessment can be used to drive intended outcomes. Design: Surveys were fielded in 2019 to professionals with experience in radiological emergency preparedness, state and local health and emergency management, and journalism. Questions included the role of health departments in radiological emergency preparedness, the operationalization of results from a community assessment for preparedness, and information sharing in a radiological emergency. Descriptive statistics and a modified framework approach were used for open-ended questions. Results: Nearly three-fourths of state/local officials reported that it would be at least somewhat difficult (73%; 11 of 15 state/local officials) for a local health department to operationalize the results of a community health assessment for radiological emergency preparedness. Potential barriers included competing priorities, lack of funds, and limited staff. Resources such as pretested communication materials, tailored messaging, and technical tools and training can assist health departments and emergency management agencies in using the information collected from a community assessment. Conclusions: To address implementation challenges in operationalizing the results of a community assessment, officials can use tools such as logic models to illustrate how the information gathered from a community health assessment will create an intended preparedness outcome and to advocate for funds for this type of assessment.

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Engaging Local Health Departments in Disaster Research: A Washington State Survey

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