Disaster Preparedness: Natural Disasters
First Aired: 10/5/2009
53 minutes
Earthquakes, fires, floods. Natural disasters come in all shapes and sizes. If one hits your community, will you be ready? Do you understand the systems in place to respond to these disasters and ensure the health and safety of your community? Join noted experts Dr. John Blossom and infectious disease specialist Dr. Christian Sandrock as they talk with health care providers and disaster response experts about how to respond when a natural disaster strikes. (#15029)
California Resources:
- California Area Health Education Center
- California Department of Public Health
- California Emergency Management Agency
- California Emergency Medical Services Authority
- California Poison Control System
- California Preparedness Education Network
- County of San Diego: Office of Emergency Services
- Navy Medical Center San Diego
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National Resources:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
- Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT)
- Federal AHEC Office
- FEMA NIMS Resource Center
- Flu.gov
- Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
- National Area Health Education Center Organization
- Ready.gov
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