2009
DOI: 10.7249/tr681
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Enhancing Public Health Emergency Preparedness for Special Needs Populations: A Toolkit for State and Local Planning and Response

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“…A small number of toolkits and training resources were found in the grey literature [21,31,32,33,34], including a 2-page factsheet highlighting a number of planning considerations for those with extreme obesity in disasters and public health emergencies [35]. There is little evidence that such considerations have been translated into emergency management planning or practice.…”
Section: Unique Challengesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A small number of toolkits and training resources were found in the grey literature [21,31,32,33,34], including a 2-page factsheet highlighting a number of planning considerations for those with extreme obesity in disasters and public health emergencies [35]. There is little evidence that such considerations have been translated into emergency management planning or practice.…”
Section: Unique Challengesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…lder adults have increased vulnerability to injuries in disasters because of their reduced physical flexibility, decreased sensory responsiveness, medical conditions, and potential socioeconomic challenges that may impede preparation and response capabilities during disasters. [1][2][3][4] The elderly population aged and older is estimated to surpass 70 million by 2030. 4,5 Disaster emergency planning and response for the elderly population deserve careful observations from evidenced-based recommendations and prudent consideration.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…• knowledge and insights about their needs • insights into common concerns of individuals with special needs • advice regarding the appropriate content and format of preparedness materials, riskcommunication messages, and alerts • awareness of equipment and supplies needed by responders and shelter providers (Ringel et al, 2009). …”
Section: Potential Steps: Local Planners Should Establish Working Commentioning
confidence: 99%