WRAP-EM Everyday Readiness for Hospital Disaster Preparedness A Guide for Equitable & Inclusive Collaboration with the Local Community

• 2025

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• Bonnie Lovette; Susan Schmitz

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This guide describes how hospitals can get ready for disasters by working closely with their local communities. The guide gives steps to make sure everyone, including people from different backgrounds, is included and treated fairly during emergencies. It explains the importance of planning ahead, building strong partnerships, and listening to community needs so that hospitals can respond better when disasters happen.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Community Participation; Disaster Planning; Hospitals; Vulnerable Populations; Cultural Competency; Disaster Medicine; Health Equity; Intersectoral Collaboration

Institutions: Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM)

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