Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: Table 1.1

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Table 1.1. Types of Disasters

Natural Disasters

Hurricanes or cyclones.
Droughts.
Tornadoes.
Wildfires.
Mudslides.
Earthquakes.
Tsunamis.
Infestations or disease epidemics.
Ice or hail storms.

Technological Disasters

Hazardous materials releases or spills.
Transportation crashes or derailments.
Unintentional explosions or collapses.
Power outages.

Terrorism, National or International Violence

Bombings or explosions.
Multiple or mass shootings.
Chemical agent releases.
Cult-related violence.
Biological agent releases.
Riots.
Nuclear agent releases.
Arson.

Humanitarian Disasters, Complex Emergencies

War or violent political conflict.
Genocidal acts.
Famine.
Shelter, feeding, or medical care of displaced populations.
Droughts.

Source: Courtesy of the American Academy of Pediatrics. From: Romig LE. Disaster Management. In APLS: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Resource, 4th ed., Gausche-Hill M, Fuchs S, Yamamoto L (eds). Sudbury MA: Jones and Bartlett, 2003, pp. 542-67.

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