Citation

Schroeder J, Bouldin ED. Am. J. Public Health 2019; 109(Suppl 4): S283-S285.

Affiliation

Jennifer Schroeder is with AppHealthCare, Appalachian District Health Department, Boone, NC. Erin D. Bouldin is with the Public Health Program, Department of Health and Exercise Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, American Public Health Association)

DOI

10.2105/AJPH.2019.305086

PMID

31505148

Abstract

Emergencies range from unexpected injuries to natural disasters. Populations with access and functional needs are more likely than other populations to experience adverse health outcomes during an emergency. The three-county Appalachian District Health Department engaged a collaborative array of community partners to build an all-inclusive, all-hazards emergency plan. Tabletop and full-scale exercises demonstrated the plan's ability to meet the needs of community members with access and functional needs.

Language: en