Published online:
01 June 2006

Summary
Protecting your health in an emergency includes information for before, during and after an emergency on:
- water
- food safety
- getting rid of rubbish
- disposing of sewage
- accommodation
- looking after yourself
- hazardous substances
- volcanic ash
- pests
The booklet has three sections that tell you how you can protect your health in an emergency by:
- being prepared for a disaster
- knowing what to do during a disaster
- restoring safe conditions as soon as possible after a disaster.