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1 Planning for the Health Impacts of Climate Change
A NACCHO Demonstration Project

2 Planning for the Public Health Impact of Climate Change
Quiz Bowl

3 Health Officer Directive
Quiz Bowl According to WA state law, during a declared disaster the Local Health Jurisdiction Health Officer has the authority to manage health-related resources. a) True b) False Health Officer Directive

4 Quiz Bowl During a declared disaster, the local Public Health Jurisdiction is responsible for providing safe food and drinking to disaster victims. True False Local Public Health is responsible for water and food safety, but is not responsible to provide these resources during a disaster.

5 Quiz Bowl What is the most frequent form of severe weather experienced in this region? Heat Waves Flooding Droughts

6 Quiz Bowl The last severe heat event in Western Washington was over 10 years ago. True False Last July the northwest experienced a heat wave. At least two deaths were attributed to that event (not in Thurston).

7 Quiz Bowl Which of the following can occur as a result of a severe weather event: Disruption of critical infrastructure such as water and power Limited availability of food Hampered communication via cell phone, land lines and internet Limited access to needed health resources

8 Quiz Bowl There is no connection between climate and infectious disease. True False Changes in weather affect the habitat and life cycles of potential disease vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks.

9 Quiz Bowl Warmer weather can affect the safety of locally grown food.
True False Vibrio parahaemolyticus is one of the organisms that can cause food poisoning from eating uncooked shellfish; levels increase in warmer water.

10 Quiz Bowl Which of the following can be a result of sea level rise along in this Region? Flooding of coastal areas Salt water contamination of fresh water supplies and soils Overflow of combined storm water and wastewater sewers

11 Quiz Bowl Air pollution can trigger which type of attack: Shark Panic
Asthma

12 Quiz Bowl Which two of the items listed below are true about psychological first aid during a disaster. Provides crisis intervention during a disaster response Is a mobile inpatient psychiatric facility for use during a disaster Was an integral part of the December 2008 flood response in Thurston and Lewis Counties

13 Quiz Bowl In this Region, which demographic group is least likely to be prepared in a disaster? Senior Citizens Young adults Families with young children

14 Quiz Bowl What was a leading cause of death in the weeks and months following Hurricane Katrina? Disease from unsafe food and drinking water Exposure to the elements Lack of surgical services Availability of prescription medications

15 Quiz Bowl During a health emergency which of the following is the lead agency for response and recovery? Providence St. Peter Hospital County Emergency Management Local Public Health

16 Projected Health Impacts of Climate Change in the South Puget Sound
Planning for the Public Health Impact of Climate Change Projected Health Impacts of Climate Change in the South Puget Sound

17 Climate Trends Warmer Temperature Changing Precipitation Patterns
Rising Sea Level

18 Warmer Temperature Even slight rise means: more heat waves
poor air quality

19 Heat Waves Our region is not accustomed to heat Impacts: Young and old
Those with respiratory/other chronic diseases Pregnant women Those working outdoors

20 Heat Waves Severe sunburn Heat cramps Heat exhaustion Heat stroke
“Heat waves are already the most deadly weather-related exposure in the U.S., and account for more deaths annually than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined.” (CDC) Severe sunburn Heat cramps Heat exhaustion Heat stroke

21 Air Quality Smog Dust Fire – fine particles Pollen

22 Air Quality Asthma Respiratory disease Heart attacks

23 Changing Precipitation Patterns
More concentrated precipitation More flooding, mudslides, erosion

24 Flooding Psychological stress Contaminated food and water
Barriers to health services & medications

25 Sea Level Rise

26 More water… Mold Changing habitat - hantavirus
Vector borne diseases – West Nile Virus

27 Thank you… Do you see connections between this and the work that you do? Comments…questions…ideas?

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