Books-Disaster Reports

	Disaster Chronicles - Eartquakes in El Salvador 2001 The chronicle describes actions and analyzes the efficiency of the disaster preparedness programs, their impact on the health sector response in the assistance and recovery stages. It includes a list of lessons learned geared toward health sector workers and managers, that will help draw conclusions of interest for the management of future emergencies and disaster situations.In Spanish only.

	Lecciones Aprendidas de los Terremotos de 2001 en El Salvador (only in Spanish) This publication captures the lessons learned from a workshop held in El Salvador in July 2001 in 12 areas of the health sector--from medical emergency care and epidemiological surveillance to the environmental health aspects. More than 225 actors involved in the health response following the earthquakes of January and February 2001 participated. only in Spanish

	Disaster Chronicles: El Niño 1997-1998 (only in Spanish) Now that we are in a period "between Niños," it would be extremely useful to revisit the 1997/1998 phenomenon and draw from the experiences and lessons learned, so we can better prepare ourselves for the next episode. This book, available only in Spanish, is a technical and institutional retrospective of El Niño's effect on the health sector, showing the extent to which the 1997/1998 El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) affected daily life and public health in most Latin American countries. To access the book in full-text visit Crónicas de desastres: Fenómeno El Niño . If you would like to buy a copy of the book visit the Bookstore .

	Crónicas de Desastres: Terremoto de Cariaco, Venezuela (only in Spanish) In July 1997, a major earthquake hit the Venezuelan state of Sucre. This report reconstructs the events and describes the impact on and response of local and national health authorities. It is an example of how disaster managers cope in a sudden-onset disaster. only in Spanish

	Disaster Chronicle: Hurricanes Georges and Mitch An analysis of the impact on health, capturing the lessons learned on preparedness and the response from the health sector in the assistance to the victims of Georges and Mitch. These hurricanes that had devastating consequences and severely affected the population of Central America and the Caribbean in September and October of 1998. We have compiled eight national reports in this series which describe the events and analyze the impact on the most affected countries. To access the book in full-text visit Disaster Chronicle: Hurricanes Georges and Mitch. If you would like to buy a copy of the book visit the Bookstore.

	Crónicas de Desastres: Terremoto de Aiquile, Cochabamba, Bolivia (only in Spanish) In May 1998, Bolivia was hit by one of the most severe earthquakes in the country’s recent history, presenting a major challenge to authorities in charge of response and rehabilitation in the affected areas. This recounts events during the initial impact of the earthquake, relief efforts, and the early phases of reconstruction from the perspective of the health sector. The report highlights innovations developed in the area of environmental health. only in Spanish

	Hurricane Gilbert, Jamaica (only in English ) Hurricane Gilbert, which hit Jamaica in September 1988, caused widespread devastation, not least of which was the damage sustained by some 90% of the island's health facilities. This report describes preparedness and response activities carried out by the health sector, the health surveillance system adopted, and the situation in temporary shelters. It summarizes lessons learned in this disaster, and is of value for those having to face emergency situations in the future. To access the book in full-text visit the Health Library for Disasters.

	Jamaica, St Vincent and Dominica (only in English ) In 1979, the Caribbean was hit by three consecutive disasters. In April, the Soufriere Volcano erupted, forcing the authorities on the island of St. Vincent to resettle nearly 20% of the population to the already densely inhabited southern section of the island. In July, floods caused major damage to Jamaica, and in September, Dominica suffered major damage as a result of Hurricane David. This report provides an overview of the most serious health aspects of these disasters, giving special emphasis to epidemiologic surveillance and the control of communicable diseases following disasters. To access the book in full-text visit the Health Library for Disasters.

	The Effects of Hurricane David on the Population of Dominica (only in English ) This report evaluates how the people of Dominica were affected by Hurricane David, which hit the Caribbean on 29 August 1979. It analyzes the impact of the hurricane on housing, agriculture, employment, food supply, etc., and examines the reconstruction process. The authors give special emphasis to health problems (injuries and illness, medical treatment, communicable diseases, and the impact on pregnant women). It presents a series of conclusions and lessons learned. To access the book in full-text visit the Health Library for Disasters.

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