Understanding Toxicology in Disaster Management explores the role of toxicological knowledge in responding to chemical and environmental disasters. It covers the identification of toxic exposures, health risk assessment, and the implementation of emergency response strategies to protect affected populations. The book emphasizes preparedness, rapid assessment, and mitigation techniques in disaster scenarios involving toxic substances. Ideal for emergency responders and toxicologists, it advances the integration of toxicology in disaster management planning.
Layla Serrano specializes in toxicology within disaster management, focusing on the identification and mitigation of chemical hazards during and after disasters such as natural calamities, industrial accidents, and terrorist attacks. Her research explores how disasters can lead to the release of toxic substances into the environment, posing immediate and long-term health risks to affected populations. Layla has developed protocols for rapid toxicological assessment and emergency response to chemical exposures in disaster scenarios. She has published extensively on the best practices for managing chemical hazards and protecting public health during disasters. As an editor, Layla provides guidelines for emergency responders and toxicologists to effectively address toxicological challenges in disaster management, promoting resilient and safe responses through informed toxicological strategies.