Track 4: Enhancing Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Management Systems

Learning Session

D12 - Pre-Disaster Recovery Planning for Public Health and Healthcare: Turning Guidance into Actionable Plans

Speaker(s)

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  Mea Allen, M.Ed

  Associate Director, Office of Public Health Preparedness
  Boston Public Health Commission
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  Stacey Kokaram, MPH

  Director, Office of Public Health Preparedness
  Boston Public Health Commission

The long-term health impacts of disasters, particularly for the most vulnerable, can be mitigated through pre-disaster recovery planning. This session provides an overview of recovery planning, including key planning activities for public health and healthcare agencies. Session attendees will gain access to recovery planning guidance and resources.