700 Section - The Role of Rehabilitation in the Initial Response to Environmental Disasters and Emergencies: Professional Experience in the Evacuation of Risk Areas

This study describes the work of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team in responding to a disaster, using a simulation of a natural disaster requiring evacuation and rescue from a high-risk area in the coastal region of São Paulo, specifically Toque Toque Pequeno Beach, in the municipality of São Sebastião.

Design: The work focused on the initial functional assessment of the affected individuals, identifying needs related to mobility and functionality, preparing the shelter to receive the victims, and defining care flows to prevent secondary complications from injuries.The intervention was centered on technical guidance, care organization, and support for the emergency response team.

Results:

This is a descriptive and reflective study that highlights the relevance of the structured presence of rehabilitation from the initial phases of disaster response, contributing to the reduction of comorbidities and promoting early and functional functional recovery and community reintegration.

Conclusion:

The presence of the rehabilitation team during the evacuation of risk areas proved to be essential for early functional assessment and the organization of disability prevention measures. Even without the provision of direct therapeutic care, their involvement enabled technical support, coordination of workflows, and continuity of care planning, contributing to the preservation of functionality and optimization of community reintegration.

It is recommended to formally incorporate rehabilitation into municipal and state disaster response plans, as well as to implement continuous training programs to strengthen readiness and the quality of healthcare support