Public health advice for disaster management
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Air quality in a disaster
Smoke and dust from a bushfire and dust from a dust storm may affect your health.
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Asbestos during and after a disaster
Materials containing asbestos may be damaged or released during and after a disaster.
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Drinking water during and after a disaster
Drinking water may not be available or safe to drink during or after a disaster.
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Food safety after a disaster
Some of the food in your house may not be safe to eat after a disaster.
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Health and safety during and after a disaster
Following the initial impact of a disaster, injury and illness may still occur during clean-up and recovery.
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Medication safety in a disaster
A disaster may make it difficult for you to access your medication or affect the safety and suitability of certain medications.
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Mosquitos and black flies in a disaster
Mosquito and black fly numbers can increase after a disaster.
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