“Within the context of an emergency situation, where people have been displaced from their homes and are existing in overcrowded conditions, environmental factors and sanitation are keys to health protection. Environmental measures in a disaster situation include the provision of adequate volumes of water free from contamination, facilities to dispose of human excreta, hand washing, protection of food from spoilage, and the provision of housing and shelter” (Novick, L. F., Morrow, C.B., & Mays, G. P., 2008).
What are the general principles of environmental services during disasters? How do they vary for different types of disasters?