Bibliography

This is a very succinct publication about the biological risk associated with areas that have been hit by a natural disaster. It outlines both the problems and solutions to those risks. It provides a good starting point on how to design a safe temporary settlement to be rid of animal and insect borne illnesses.

World Health Organization. (2005). Epidemic-prone disease surveillance and response after the tsunami in aceh province, indonesia. Weekly Epidemiological Record. Releve Epidemiologique Hebdomadaire. World Health Organization, 80(18), 160-164.

This article is about a case study of the outbreaks of diseases in Aceh province of Indonesia following the tsunami. Although there were transmissions of outbreak-prone diseases, they were largely under control. However, water-borne and vector borne diseases posed a large problem due to shortage of clean water and abundance of standing water available for the propagation of diseases.

CDC (2005) Health Concerns Associated with Disaster Victim Identification After a Tsunami --- Thailand, December 26, 2004--March 31, 2005. MMBR. Retrieved September 23, 2005 file:///c:/Documents%20and%20Settings/boat/My%20Documents/Terrascope/Health%20Concerns%20Tsunami.htm

The report is basically about how the Thai authorities dealt with the issue of identifying the deceased and the management of the dead bodies and waste produced from the process. Problems that came up and solutions that were employed were discussed.

Lim, J. H., Yoon, D., Jung, G., Joo Kim, W., & Lee, H. C. (2005). Medical needs of tsunami disaster refugee camps. Family Medicine, 37(6), 422-428.

Respiratory problems were observed to be common by the Korean medical team working at the refugee camps in Sri Lanka after the tsunami. Water borne illnesses, however, were not as common because there was an adequate supply of clean water. Also, even though there were great efforts put forward there was still inadequate treatment of skin injuries and infections.

This article assesses the possible heath issues that could potentially arise in the case of a tsunami. The issue is dealt in the categories of immediate health concerns, secondary effects, and long-term effects. It offers very good framework to build on for more research in designing an emergency field hospital.

Each autopsy generates about 1-10 liters of liquid waste and this has to be properly disposed to ensure the integrity of the drinking water and safety of the refugees. If not properly managed these waste have the potential of causing an endemic. This paper goes in to very detailed description of how to approach an autopsy and listed ways to dispose of the waste product, including how it should be carried out.

CDC (2005, February 1) Tsunamis: Water Quality Retrieved September 22, 2005 from http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/tsunamis/waterquality.asp

Water is a very important commodity and is essential to life. However, the water source could get badly contaminated by microorganism, chemicals, and seawater in the event of a tsunami. The article provides detailed information on how to deal with the contaminated water source and disinfect it.

Kleczkowski, B. M., & Pibousleau, R. (Eds.). (1977). Approaches to Planning and Design of Health Care Facilities in Developing Areas (Vol. 2). Geneva: World Health Organization.

The book provides a comprehensive look into the process of planning health facilities. It discusses issues like population coverage, determination of priorities, human resources, physical resources and the administrative process of the facility.

McKinley Conway, H. M. (1981). Disaster Survival: How to Choose Secure Sites and Make Practical Escape Plans. Atlanta: Conway Publications, Inc.

The book addresses all different kinds of natural disaster ranging from astronomical events to volcanic eruptions. It has mostly information to choosing secure sites in the United States, but the general information may be applied to selecting sites in Peru and Micronesia.

This is the website of the manufacturers of emergency relief shelters that could be easily assembled by unskilled workers. The shelters could also function as mobile field hospital units to treat the victims of the tsunami.

This website contains all the basic information about the country of Peru in general. It has information on the population and geography. It has also has everything from the government organization to the details of the geography of Peru.

This website contains all the basic information about the country of Micronesia in general. It has information on the population and geography. It has also has everything from the government organization to the details of the geography of Micronesia.

UNHCR( 2005 30 August) Response to Tsunami Emergency. Retrieved September 22, 2005 from http://www.unhcr.ch/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/home/opendoc.pdf?tbl=PARTNERS&id=4281f7c74

This UNHCR report contains information about how much relief was directed to the people in Sri Lanka, in terms of specific quantities of certain supplies and how many people were affected by the relief efforts. This could help in gauging how much resources would be needed for an unknown quantity of displaced people.

NOAA( 2005) MAKING OUR U.S. COASTAL COMMUNITIES "TSUNAMIREADY" Retrieved September 22, 2005 from

Discussed NOAA’s tsunami preparedness program being instituted in the west coast and how the level of preparedness is hard to keep consistent due to the fact that tsunamis are rare. The article went on to discussed more about the unique challenges that tsunamis posses, which are principally because tsunamis are rare and unpredictable.

This NOAA article discusses the basics in what cause tsunamis and how NOAA has a great system set up to detect seismic shifts that helps in the determination and warning of tsunami danger. NOAA has two warning centers, one in Hawaii and the other in Alaska.

Red Cross( 2005, September 19) American Red Cross Projects Hurricane Katrina Most Costly Relief Effort in its History. Retrieved September 23, 2005 from http://www.redcross.org/pressrelease/0,1077,0_314_4640,00.html

The American Red cost is estimated to spend more than 2 billion dollars in the relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina. The expense for providing relief to about 1 million people is about 744 million dollars for food and shelter, 1.4 billion for emergency financial relief, and 78 million for physical and mental health services. The cost for Peru and Micronesia could possibly be estimated from these figures.

Hospital for Tropical Diseases (2005, August 9). Micronesia. Retrieved September 23, 2005 from http://www.thehtd.org/travel/destination.asp?DocID=218

The healthcare system of Micronesia is very inadequate and substandard. It often lacks routine medical supplies. In case of medical emergency, it is strongly advised for the transport to Hawaii, Australia or Japan because medical supply and advance technology is lacking.

Hospital for Tropical Diseases (2005, August 9). Peru. Retrieved September 23, 2005 from http://www.thehtd.org/travel/destination.asp?DocID=145

Peru is a developing nation and the only adequate healthcare facilities are located in large cities of Lima and Ariquipa. Adequate facilities are virtually nonexistent outside of the city and even in the cities, facilities are under par with developed countries.

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University of Southern California (200_) The 1996 Chimbote Tsunami. Retrieved September 23, 2005 from http://www.usc.edu/dept/tsunamis/peru/ptsu_1996.html

The article is about the 1996 Chimbote Tsunami Peru was caused be a 7.5 category earthquake. The authorities evacuated the well populated areas however people in remote places were not alarmed and felt only a little shaking from the earthquake. Only 12 people were killed, all in remote areas. This was an interesting case because it occurred off Peru's north coast, which is does not see much seismic activity compared to the southern areas.