Lessons on environmental health and disaster preparedness, response and recovery from the severe Kelantan flooding in 2014

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International Journal of Emergency Management Pub Date : 2019-04-18 DOI:10.1504/IJEM.2019.10020715

M. Radi, J. Hashim, Mohd Hasni Jaafar, R. Hod, Norfazilah Ahmad, A. Nawi, G. M. Baloch, Rohaida Ismail, Nur Izzah Farakhin Ayub

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Abstract

Flood is a natural disaster that occurs annually in Malaysia causing devastating effects and damages to property and lives. This study looks into our environmental health and disaster preparedness, response and recovery management throughout the severe 2014 Kelantan flooding. We conducted three focus group discussions (FGDs) with healthcare, rescue and welfare workers, and community representatives involved throughout the disaster. The unprecedented severe flooding affected our environmental health and disaster management leading to various prominent issues. State level officers faced greater challenges in inter-agency communication, coordination and collaboration. District level staff faced more complications during disaster and emergency response. Meanwhile, community representatives faced issues pertaining to their livelihood mainly during and after the disaster. Recommendations include improved coordination, effective communication, improved human resource management, accessible early warning system, community empowerment and awareness, and prioritisation of continuous environmental health services. We hope that these recommendations can improve our future disaster management.

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2014年吉兰丹严重洪灾的环境卫生和备灾、应对和恢复经验教训

洪水是马来西亚每年发生的一种自然灾害，对财产和生命造成毁灭性的影响和损害。本研究着眼于2014年吉兰丹州严重洪灾期间我们的环境卫生和备灾、响应和恢复管理。我们与参与整个灾难的医护、救援和福利工作者以及社区代表进行了三次焦点小组讨论。前所未有的严重洪灾影响了我们的环境健康和灾害管理，导致了各种突出问题。国家一级官员在机构间沟通、协调和合作方面面临更大的挑战。县一级的工作人员在灾害和紧急反应中面临更多的困难。与此同时，社区代表主要在灾难期间和之后面临与生计有关的问题。建议包括改进协调、有效沟通、改进人力资源管理、可获得的早期预警系统、增强社区权能和认识，以及优先考虑持续的环境卫生服务。我们希望这些建议能够改善我们未来的灾害管理。

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期刊介绍： The IJEM is a refereed international journal published to address contingencies and emergencies as well as crisis and disaster management. Coverage includes the issues associated with: storms and flooding; nuclear power accidents; ferry, air and rail accidents; computer viruses; earthquakes etc.