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Winter storm warning! Are you ready?

All of us are at the mercy of nature. Disasters can occur quickly and without warning. Recent disasters have revealed a lack of preparedness and a need for improvement in response. No matter what the disaster may be, there are common problems in all. These include communication, water, power, supplies, transportation, and safety. The ice storm of 1998 that struck the extreme Northeast portion of New York state tested all of these areas.

Adaptation, Psychological↗

Mass disasters. Part 1. Role of the general dentist.

In this article, the first of two on the involvement of dentists in a mass disaster, the focus is primarily on mass disasters in general, some common characteristics and types of disasters, those agencies or individuals involved in the management of a disaster, the different phases of a disaster and the position of the forensic dental identification team (FDIT). Part 2 will deal with the functions, responsibilities and jurisdiction of the FDIT during the various phases of a disaster and more specifically immediately after the disaster.

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[Humanitarian intervention, example of the French Civil Defense as a government organization].

The French Civil Defense is a governmental organization dedicated to saving life and alleviating suffering after disasters in France and foreign countries. It provides aid during the crisis phase of the emergency based on detailed assessment of needs. The French Civil Defense organizes a range of emergency services including medical care, water supply, and search and rescue in cooperation with local and foreign teams.

Altruism↗

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