City Under Water: Flood Emergencies and Public Health The goal of this web-based case study is to familiarize learners with flood disasters, and how the public health workforce responds to a flood emergency. The case study uses a fictional account of a city flood disaster to illustrate various public health concerns and response measures from the following perspectives: environmental health, emergency response, and epidemiologic surveillance. The information presented in this case study is intended for training purposes only. Please refer to your state and/or district plans for specific information and policies related to public health emergency response in times of flooding. (2006) Audience: General Public Health Format(s): Web-based