Pediatric Readiness Disaster
Disaster
Children are at increased risk during disasters due to their unique physiologic, anatomic, developmental and cognitive attributes. We strongly encourage and advocate for the inclusion of pediatric considerations in disaster plans, exercises/trainings, response policies/ protocols, and recovery strategies to ensure their unique needs are met.
Below is a catalog that contains a pictorial listing and links to pediatric preparedness resources that have been developed and disseminated within Illinois through funding from the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).
The below links provide access to a number of resources, tools, training and education for those who care for children in the health care and community settings before, during and after a disaster.