[Expert Solution]: Hurricane Karl, a category 4 hurricane,…

Hurricane Karl, a category 4 hurricane, made landfall August 29th on the gold coast of the state of Good Fortune. The state is home to the town of Old Orleans; a historical community built below sea level and home to a large community from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Old Orleans has a model health department that seeks to provide the 10 essential public health services.Before Hurricane Karl made its impact on the community, preparation for hurricanes had been an ongoing activity of the health department, which worked closely with first responders to ensure safe evacuation and protection from fire and looting. The department also worked with the local TV and radio stations to advise citizens on the purchasing and storing of essential food, water, and first aid supplies. It organized a community-wide emergency care network to ensure that 911 calls were responded to as quickly as possible in the event of a hurricane and worked with local hospitals to ensure that a triage system was in place to allocate patients to available emergency facilities, while not overwhelming anyone healthcare institution.When Hurricane Karl did strike, the damage was more extensive than expected. Leaks in the public sewer system led to water contamination. A local chemical plant experienced a major chemical discharge. Almost 200 residents were stranded in their homes without adequate food. Nearly half of the homes experienced water damage and rapid growth of mold. Many older residents did not have access to their daily medications.The local health department had prepared for disasters like Hurricane Karl. After testing the water for contamination, supplies of stockpiled bottled water were distributed to homes in the contaminated areas by the National Guard. The police department had purchased specially equipped vehicles on the recommendation of the health department and was able, with the help of community organizations, to evacuate the stranded residents. The health department also sent out trained teams to diagnose the type and extent of hazards related to chemical contamination. With the help of the emergency radio system and cell phones, all individuals in the contaminated areas were notified and educated about methods for protecting themselves and their children.Based on the emergency plan, the health department set up temporary healthcare sites and pharmacies staffed by nurses, physicians, and pharmacists who had been certified as emergency responders. The department also worked with representatives of the building industry to test water-exposed homes for mold and provided assistance to minimize the damage.After the emergency, the health department joined with the local schools of public health and medicine to evaluate the response to Hurricane Karl and make recommendations for future emergencies. The data on infections, injuries, and deaths, as well as the use of services during the emergency, were collected and published. A national network was set up, as a result, to coordinate efforts for future disasters and learn from the experience in dealing with Hurricane Karl. Case Study Questions:Which of the 10 essential services did the health department of Old Orleans fulfill?What efforts beyond those of the health department were needed to accomplish the 10 essential public health services? Explain.How does this case illustrate the complementary relationship between public health and medicine? What are the benefits of working together?