Practice Parameter on Disaster Preparedness

• 2013

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• Betty Pfefferbaum; Jon Shaw
PMID: 24157398DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2013.08.014

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This article provides guidelines for how to prepare for disasters. It describes the importance of planning ahead to keep people safe during emergencies like natural disasters or pandemics. The article explains steps that communities, families, and healthcare providers can take to be ready when a disaster happens. It highlights the need for clear communication and coordination among different groups involved in emergency response. By following these guidelines, everyone can help reduce risks and improve safety during unexpected events.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Mental Disorders; Child Psychiatry; Disaster Planning; Disasters; First Aid; Mental Health Services; Psychiatry; Risk Management; Psychological First Aid

Institutions: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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