Addressing the Needs of Children in Disaster Preparedness Exercises, 2nd ed

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This document is offered as a resource to agencies/organizations as they plan and conduct disaster drills and exercises. Inclusion of infants and children in disaster drills and exercises is an essential component in preparedness efforts, and can assist in preparing agencies/organizations to meet the needs of children during an actual disaster or mass casualty incident (MCI).

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Child Health; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Pediatrics; Needs Assessment; Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Institutions: Illinois EMS for Children (EMSC)

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