Disaster planning, Part II. Disaster problems, issues, and challenges identified in the research literature

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 1996 May;14(2):453-80. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8627(05)70262-5.

Abstract

Problems, issues, and challenges to disaster planning and selected disaster-planning principles are presented in this article. Methods of developing strategies to overcome resistance to disaster preparedness and measures to ensure that medical-response facilities will function are among the concepts discussed. Disaster-preparedness resources are provided.

Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Disaster Planning / methods*
  • Disaster Planning / organization & administration
  • Disasters / history
  • Hazardous Substances
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • Hospitalization / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Mortality
  • Triage / organization & administration
  • United States

Substances

  • Hazardous Substances