Disaster and Emergency Management

Disaster and Emergency Management in the context of Environmental Health involves planning and actions taken to protect public health during crises like natural disasters, chemical spills, or public health emergencies. It focuses on minimizing health risks, ensuring community safety, and providing timely responses to environmental hazards. This field involves assessing potential risks, preparing emergency plans, educating the public, coordinating with agencies, and facilitating recovery efforts. Ultimately, it aims to safeguard communities and the environment, ensuring that people have access to safe living conditions even in challenging situations.