Public Health Needs Assessments of Tutuila Island American Samoa After the 2009 Tsunami

摘要

ObjectiveAn 8.3 magnitude earthquake followed by tsunami waves devastated American Samoa on September 29, 2009, resulting in widespread loss of property and public services. An initial and a follow-up Community Needs Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) objectively quantified disaster-affected population needs.