Mitigating the health impacts of a natural disaster - the June 2007 long-weekend storm in the Hunter region of New South Wales

Authors :: Cretikos, Michelle A.
Merritt, Tony D.
Main, Kelly
Eastwood, Keith
Winn, Linda
Moran, Lucille
Durrheim, David N.
Source :: The Medical Journal of Australia. Nov 19, 2007, Vol. 187 Issue 10, 670-673
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: The damage caused by the June 2007 long-weekend storm in Hunter, New South Wales is assessed. The effects of natural disasters on public health and the guidelines for preparing for future natural disasters are presented.

Subjects :: New South Wales -- Environmental aspects
Natural disasters -- Australia
Natural disasters -- Health aspects
Natural disasters -- Environmental aspects
Public health -- Management
Emergency management
Company business management
Health

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