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Disaster Preparation in the Florida Panhandle Disaster Preparation in the Florida Panhandle: Improving Continuity of Care for Those with Chronic Medical Conditions By Michelle L. Slagle, D.P.A. Marjorie L. Icenogle, Ph.D. Martha Arrieta, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D. Center for Healthy Communities Research Office University of South Alabama Mobile, Alabama Disaster Preparation in the Florida Panhandle: Improving Continuity of Care for Those with Chronic Medical Conditions CHC works closely with churches, community groups, schools and health practitioners to eliminate health disparities, help marginalized communities access health care and support individuals to participate in decision making regarding their health through outreach activities, community economic development and research. CHC also seeks to enhance indigenous capacity around issues of race, class, culture and political links within a social justice frame. A major program of CHC is Project EXPORT (Center for Excellence in Partnerships for Community Outreach, Research on Health Disparities and Training), an initiative of the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities at the National Institutes of Health. Center for Healthy Communities University of South Alabama College of Medicine CSAB 104 307 University Blvd. N. Mobile, AL 36608-0002 (251) 414-8001 www.southalabama.edu/healthycommunities/ Disaster Preparation in the Florida Panhandle: Improving Continuity of Care for Those with Chronic Medical Conditions ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This publication was supported by Award Number P20MD002314 from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities or the National Institutes of Health. The authors extend their gratitude to the individuals, both key informants and facilitators, who so willingly shared their experience and knowledge, and to their organizations, which graciously allowed their employees to participate in the project. The enthusiasm with which they shared the wealth of that experience and knowledge was truly inspirational. Without their generous cooperation, the successful completion of this project would have been impossible. 1/6/2014 Disaster Preparation in the Florida Panhandle: Improving Continuity of Care for Those with Chronic Medical Conditions Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 1 FOREWORD ..................................................................................................................................... 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................... 6 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 10 2. Methodology ............................................................................................................................ 11 3. Elements of a Network to Provide Continuity of Care in the Florida Panhandle ..................... 14 3.1 A Top-Down View ................................................................................................................ 14 3.2 Emergency Support Function 8 – Public Health and Medical ............................................. 15 3.3 Emergency Support Function 6 – Mass Care ...................................................................... 18 3.4 Emergency Support Function 15 – Volunteers & Donations .............................................. 19 4. Community Challenges and Response to Disaster Preparation and Response ........................ 22 4.1 Coordination of Donations and Volunteers ........................................................................ 22 4.1.1 Lessons Learned in Mississippi and Alabama: ..................................................................... 22 4.1.2 Lessons Learned in Florida: .................................................................................................. 23 4.2 Special Needs Shelters ........................................................................................................ 24 4.2.1 Lessons Learned in Mississippi and Alabama: ..................................................................... 24 4.2.2 Lessons Learned in Florida: .................................................................................................. 26 4.3 Providing Services for Evacuees .......................................................................................... 26 4.3.1 Lessons Learned in Mississippi and Alabama: ..................................................................... 26 4.3.2 Lessons Learned in Florida: .................................................................................................. 27 5. Healthcare Delivery System ...................................................................................................... 28 5.1 Disaster Plans ...................................................................................................................... 28 5.1.1 Lessons Learned in Mississippi and Alabama: ..................................................................... 28 5.1.2 Lessons Learned in Florida: .................................................................................................. 29 5.2 Destruction of Facilities ....................................................................................................... 30 5.2.1 Lessons Learned in Mississippi and Alabama: ..................................................................... 30 5.2.2 Lessons Learned in Florida: .................................................................................................. 30 5.3 Loss of Utilities: Electrical Power, Water & Sewer .............................................................. 30 1 Disaster Preparation in the Florida Panhandle: Improving Continuity of Care for Those with Chronic Medical Conditions 5.3.1 Lessons Learned in Mississippi and Alabama: ..................................................................... 30 5.3.2 Lessons Learned in Florida: .................................................................................................. 31 5.4 Lack of Gasoline for Staff Transportation ........................................................................... 31 5.4.1 Lessons Learned in Mississippi and Alabama: ..................................................................... 31 5.4.2 Lessons Learned in Florida: .................................................................................................. 32 5.5 Destruction of Medical Records .......................................................................................... 32 5.5.1 Lessons Learned in Mississippi and Alabama: ..................................................................... 32 5.5.2 Lessons Learned in Florida: .................................................................................................. 33 5.6 Communication Challenges ................................................................................................. 33 5.6.1 Lessons Learned in Mississippi and Alabama: ..................................................................... 33 5.6.2 Lessons Learned in Florida: .................................................................................................. 34 5.7 Staff Family Disaster Plans and Childcare ........................................................................... 35 5.7.1 Lessons Learned in Mississippi and Alabama: ..................................................................... 35 5.7.2 Lessons Learned in Florida: .................................................................................................. 36 5.8 Staff Mental Health Support ............................................................................................... 36 5.8.1 Lessons Learned in Mississippi and Alabama: ..................................................................... 36 5.8.2 Lessons Learned in Florida ................................................................................................... 36 6. Patient Preparation and Survival .............................................................................................. 37 6.1 Patient Disaster Planning .................................................................................................... 38 6.1.1 Lessons Learned in Mississippi and Alabama: ..................................................................... 38 6.1.2 Lessons Learned in Florida: .................................................................................................. 38 6.2 Patients’ Knowledge of Prescriptions and Treatments ....................................................... 40 6.2.1 Lessons Learned in Mississippi and Alabama: ..................................................................... 40 6.2.2 Lessons Learned in Florida: .................................................................................................. 40 6.3 Patient Evacuation Plans and Tips....................................................................................... 40 6.3.1 Lessons Learned in Mississippi and Alabama: ..................................................................... 40 6.3.2 Lessons Learned in Florida: .................................................................................................
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