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steps based on the MAP-IT framework and focusing on community needs and equitable services. Here's
an outline of the plan:
- Identify key stakeholders, including local government agencies, healthcare facilities, community
organizations, and disaster relief teams.
- Gather demographic data to understand the community's diversity and specific vulnerabilities.
- Analyze social determinants of health, considering factors like income, education, and access to
healthcare.
- Prioritize vulnerable populations like homeless, disabled, displaced, migrant workers, and non-English
speakers.
- Assign roles and responsibilities to key individuals, such as disaster relief coordinators, healthcare
providers, and community leaders.
- Establish medical triage points for injured individuals, ensuring prompt care for the most critical
cases.
- Utilize contact tracing resources to develop a plan for tracing homeless, disabled, and displaced
individuals during and after the disaster.
- Implement systems to track progress and ensure services reach those in need.
6. **Healthy People 2020 and 2030 Goals:**
- Focus on Healthy People 2020 goals related to disaster preparedness and response, such as reducing
the impact of disasters on vulnerable populations.
- Align with Healthy People 2030 objectives that emphasize disaster resilience and equity in recovery
efforts.
- Create a phased timeline that outlines actions to be taken immediately after the disaster and
throughout the recovery process.
- Include milestones for achieving specific goals, such as restoring essential services and addressing
health disparities.
- Develop strategies to enhance communication between disaster relief teams and community
members, including those with hearing impairment or language barriers.
- Promote interprofessional collaboration among healthcare providers, social workers, and community
organizations to maximize impact.
- Explain how federal laws like the ADA, Stafford Act, and DRRA influence disaster recovery efforts.
- Highlight implications for individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable populations.
- Incorporate principles of social justice to ensure that recovery is fair and equitable for all residents.
By implementing this disaster recovery plan, Vila Health community can address health disparities,
improve access to services, and enhance overall disaster resilience. The plan's success hinges on
collaboration, timely communication, and a commitment to equitable recovery.