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Kimberley Shoaf, DrPH¹, Steven J. Rottman, MD¹, and Hope Seligson, MS². (1) Center for Public Health and Disasters, UCLA, 1145 Gayley Ave., Ste. 304, Los Angeles, CA 90024, 310 794-0864, kshoaf@ucla.edu, (2) ABS Consulting, 300 Commerce Drive, Ste. 300, Irvine, CA 92608

While a number of loss estimation models exist for earthquakes and other hazards, many of the parameters required for public health planning are not included. The Hazard Risk Assessment Instrument (HRAI) was designed to provide public health agencies with a tool to assess the public health needs generated by a number of different hazards, including earthquake, flood, hurricanes, tornadoes, and bombings. Researchers utilized published loss estimation models (i.e., HAZUS) and historic disaster data to adapt the results to be useful for public health planners. The resulting model provides health planners with parameters that extend beyond that generally provided in standard emergency management loss estimation models.

Learning Objectives: By the end of the presentation participants will be able to

• Describe at least three public health paramaters included in the Hazard Risk Assessment.
• Define loss estimation
• Understand the need for adapting existing loss estimation models for public health.

Keywords: Disasters, Planning

Related Web page: www.cphd.ucla.edu

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Not Answered