Disaster Preparedness for Primary Care and Practice Settings

• AAP Children and Disasters Web site
• Ensuring the Health of Children in Disasters Policy Statement
• Guidelines for Care of Children in the Emergency Department Joint Policy Statement
• Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center (IIC) Web site

The National AAP has a 5 year strategic plan around disaster preparedness which you can read or download.

The Maine Chapter has strong ties to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Rosie Davis is the new Disaster Preparedness Chapter Champion. The chapter continues to encourage and expand participation in the CDC Health Alert Network.