DMORT, Deathcare, and the Hurricane Helene Devastation

• 2024

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• Patricia Hartley

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This article describes how Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT), a special team that helps with disaster deaths, responded after Hurricane Helene caused major damage. The article explains how DMORT worked with local groups to identify victims and support families. It also talks about the challenges they faced, like damaged roads and power outages. The story shows the importance of planning for disasters and having trained teams ready to help communities recover after big storms or other emergencies.

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Focus Areas: Infrastructure Failure; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Death; Disaster Planning; Mortuary Practice; Forensic Pathology; Mass Casualty Incidents; Disaster Medicine; Emergency Responders

Institutions: Independent Funeral Directors of Florida

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