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Tree-Related Injuries Associated With Response and Recovery From Hurricane Sandy, New Jersey, 2011-2014.
Elizabeth G Marshall1, Shou-En Lu2, Abimbola O Williams1
11 Department of Epidemiology, Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, NJ, USA.
Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)
|April 14, 2018
Summary
Extreme weather events like Hurricane Sandy significantly increased tree-related injuries, particularly those from handling damaged trees. These findings highlight the need for improved safety measures during post-storm cleanup operations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Environmental Health
- Injury Prevention
Background:
- Extreme weather events necessitate extensive tree removal, posing significant injury risks.
- Understanding the incidence and mechanisms of tree-related injuries is crucial for public safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of Hurricane Sandy on the incidence of tree-related injuries.
- To identify the types and mechanisms of tree-related injuries following a major storm.
Main Methods:
- Utilized New Jersey emergency department visit records (2011-2014) for patients aged 18-65.
- Identified probable tree-related injuries using keyword searches and manual review.
- Employed Poisson regression to analyze injury rate changes, adjusting for total visits and seasonality.
Main Results:
- 698 probable tree-related injuries were identified between 2011-2014.
- A significant increase in tree-related injuries occurred in the quarter post-Hurricane Sandy (RR=1.67 vs. prior year, RR=2.47 vs. subsequent year).
- Struck-by injuries saw the most substantial increase (RR=2.74 vs. prior year, RR=4.17 vs. subsequent year), with chainsaws involved in over one-third of injuries.
Conclusions:
- Major hurricanes are associated with increased emergency department visits for tree-related injuries.
- The findings underscore the risks associated with handling downed and damaged trees post-storm.
- Further research is recommended to confirm these trends and develop injury prevention strategies.
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