When responding to public health emergency it is vital to identify the hazard to develop a plan of action. Establishing an Incident Command System (ICS) to ensure that all resources are made available to render any necessary assistance to the health hazard. All personal protective equipment (PPE) clothing and equipment should be available and in use with every person directly and indirectly involved with care of any person exposed to the emergency. The aftermath of dealing with an emergency the first responder can experience an emotional impact. To alleviate the dilemma that an individual would endure mental health support is given in the form of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), which is vital when responding to a traumatic event.
