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Hurricanes can also cause heavy rains, landslides and floods.
If you have to travel, follow recommendations issued by local authorities bit.ly/2lWHQUC #HurricaneDorian

Be careful with electric equipment near stagnant water.
Submerged car batteries still have an electric charge bit.ly/2lWHQUC #HurricaneDorian

Listen carefully to the 📻 or 📺 news for information from the local authorities.
Be sure your family knows what kind of alert 🚨 they will receive in their area and the steps they will have to follow if this happens bit.ly/2lWHQUC #HurricaneDorian

When removing rubble, protect yourself to avoid accidents by wearing :
🛡boots or hard-toed shoes
🛡helmet
🛡facemask
🛡safety glasses
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Boiled water is the safest way to kill viruses, parasites and bacteria that cause diseases.
If you cannot boil water, you can disinfect it using bleach (chlorine)
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Try to stay hydrated and eat three meals a day.
Follow the 5 keys to safe eating bit.ly/2lWHQUC #HurricaneDorian

Basic personal hygiene and hand washing are essential to help prevent the spread of disease, especially in an emergency situation after a natural disaster bit.ly/2lWHQUC #HurricaneDorian

@pahowho @PAHOCaribbean Stagnant or standing water after a storm can lead to an increase in mosquito-borne diseases.
Use repellent, wear trousers and long-sleeved shirts; cover beds, cradles and strollers with mosquito nets
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@pahowho @PAHOCaribbean When there is a natural disaster, it is normal to feel troubled, sad or frightened.
Deal with these feelings in a healthy way.
Talk about how you are feeling with family members, friends and your community bit.ly/2lWHQUC #HurricaneDorian

Protect public health with proper sanitation and waste disposal bit.ly/2lWHQUC #HurricaneDorian

After a hurricane, health care facilities should be assessed for damage and quick recovery options to restore operations and provide care for patients bit.ly/2lWHQUC #HuricaneDorian

As a health worker, you may be exposed to the impact of #HurricaneDorian.
Act with caution and protect yourself to prevent workplace injuries and infections bit.ly/2lWHQUC

Responding to #HurricaneDorian can be stressful for you and your loved ones.
Important to first ensure you and your family are in good shape after the emergency bit.ly/2lWHQUC

Stay alert to signs and symptoms of infectious diseases after a hurricane bit.ly/2lWHQUC #HurricaneDorian

Essential public health measures to prevent infectious disease outbreaks in shelters:
🛡️managing risks
💧safe water
🚽adequate sanitation
🧼hygiene
🗑️waste collection
🚸safety measures
🤝working with the community
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People might react in various ways to #HurricaneDorian immediately and in the following days.
Severely distressed people should not be left alone.
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How to listen properly to people affected by #HurricaneDorian.

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Dos and don'ts listening to people affected by #HurricaneDorian

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Help people affected by #HurricaneDorian to help themselves to regain control of their situation.

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A person affected by #HurricaneDorian or other natural disasters can feel overwhelmed.
Help them to prioritize their most urgent needs. Encourage positive strategies.
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Children and adolescent need special care following natural disasters like #HurricaneDorian.

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