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April 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover Estimating the attenuation of nutrients in groundwater from onsite wastewater treatment systems is difficult due to the costs and uncertainty associated with deter...
CDC Preparedness Response Capabilities
This resource includes numerous resources relating to emergency preparedness and response capabilities and contains:Emergency Preparedness ResourcesResponse CapabilitiesRecommended for environmental public health professionals and administrators...
Guidance for Septic Systems Before, During, and After a Wildfire
This guide provides emergency and maintenance information for homeowners on how to care for their septic system if it is impacted by wildfire. It includes:Safety remindersRecommended steps to take to protect a homeowner’s health and their septic...
Indoor Air Filtration Factsheet
This is an EPA document about indoor air filtration, designed to educate the public and includes: Filtration options Choosing a Portable Air Cleaner 2-pages, simple language Recommended for environmental public health professionals to sh...
October 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 3 View This IssueArticles Persistence and Transfer of Enveloped Phi 6 Bacteriophage on Hotel Guest Room SurfacesManaging Mosquito-Borne Diseases as an Emergency for Mosquito Control: The South Ko...
October 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 87, Number 3 View the IssueAbout the Cover Preparing and serving allergen-free meals continues to be challenging for food service establishments. This month’s cover article assessed current food allergy po...
September 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 87, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover 51°µÍø-engaged research is becoming more prevalent in environmental health. With a spectrum of community involvement characterizing this research, it has the po...
Reduce Wildfire Health Risks
Use this communication tool to share suggested actions individuals should take if exposed to wildfire smoke. This tool contains an: Infographic Dos and Don’ts to stay safe during a wildfire Communication Strategies Resources for the pu...
Reduce Wildfire Smoke Exposure
This EPA tool shares preparedness actions for community members who may be exposed to a wildfire event. It includes: A fact sheet Suggestions to reduce smoke exposures indoorsRecommended for emergency environmental public health professionals ...
Supporting Wildfire Response During a Pandemic in the United States
This article reviews the development and application of a COVID-19 Incident Risk Assessment Tool. The tool includes summary of usage statistics, examples of real use on wildfire incidents, and report feedback from users. The tool was used to fil...
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Wildfire Smoke
This article identifies the potential for dangerous interactions between COVID-19 and smoke pollution This resource includes: Strategies to manage the combination of public health threats Recommended for environmental and public health officia...
Wildfire Resources
Use the following resources to assist with emergency preparedness after a wildfire or mass fire. These resources were developed in-part by CDC, EPA, California Air Resources Board, and California Department of Public Health. Wildfire Response Gu...
Wildfire Response Guide
This wildfire-specific guide walks you through the potential considerations and roles for environmental public health professionals when responding to a wildfire. The guide includes:Response and recovery objectives for each environmental health ...