BASIC HYGIENE AND TECHNICAL MEASURES IN THE EVENT OF NATURAL AND OTHER DISASTERS
Abstract
Sudden phenomena, such as mass disasters and catastrophes, endanger individuals and communities, and immediately place people in extremely difficult circumstances. People have to face both human casualties and material loss. This represents a great physical and psychological burden which is further intensified by the deterioration of hygienic conditions. First measures taken in the event of natural disasters are aimed at saving human lives; these are immediately followed by activities for the provision of drinking water and food, accommodation, personal hygiene conditions, waste management, and measures to control the risk of occurrence and spread of infectious diseases. All these activities must be carefully planned and professionally carried out in due time, as this is the only way for them to contribute to the management of various risks. The article presents those hygiene and technical measures, by priority order, both substantively and schematically, that significantly contribute to the control of a situation caused by natural and other disasters.
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