The Role of Public Health in Responding to and Recovering from Civil Unrest: Baltimore's Experience.

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Jennifer L. Martin, JD, MA, is Director, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, Baltimore City Health Department. Leana S. Wen, MD, MSc, is Health Commissioner for Baltimore City.

Published: August 2016

The death of an African-American man, injured while in police custody, led to protests and several days of civil unrest in Baltimore City beginning on April 27, 2015. This article discusses the role of the Baltimore City Health Department, during and after the initial protests and civil unrest, as the lead agency for ESF-8 response. We review and share initial response actions, short-term recovery operations, long-term recovery efforts, and lessons learned.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/hs.2015.0047DOI Listing

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