Exide Contamination Information and Resources

Purpose

Developed for the Exide Battery Recycling Plant contamination in Vernon, California, this website offers a comprehensive online platform for local contamination information. It provides resources on reducing exposures, managing stress, and finding mental health care.

Information and resources on Exide contamination over cartoon city
Developed by: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Information and resources on Exide contamination over cartoon city

Resource information

Resource: Exide Contamination Information and Resources (Spanish version)

Target audiences

  • Community members
  • Physicians
  • Public health professionals
  • Parents and caregivers
  • Children/youth

Target situation

Public health professionals seek an example of how to develop a comprehensive response and public-facing website that addresses local contamination. This includes resources for stress and mental health.

Main objectives

Secondary objectives

  • Legitimize Stress
  • Communicate Risk
  • Retraumatization & Chronic Stress
  • Community Engagement

Resource type

Website

Publication Year

2016

Additional Reading

Documents available on the website that may be of interest include:

  1. A stress FAQ sheet
  2. An example of how PH professionals can offer an organized list of mental health agencies
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Content Source:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry