OVERVIEW
Welcome to the Florida Academy of Family Physician's Disaster preparedness Webpage. Since disasters occur at all times, types, and sizes, we must be prepared to respond to all such hazards in a manner consistent with the overarching National Response Framework (NRF). Through the concept of operations provided by the National Incident Management System (NIMS) all Federal, State, and Local Agencies prepare and respond to all hazards in the similar manner throughout the Nation.
Family Physicians are heavily integrated and invested within our community, and it behooves us all to become aware and/or take an active role in individual and community preparedness and response. Without proper preparation pre-event the resiliency is significantly diminished to the point of possible economic collapse for all affected. Thus, it is the intent of this Chair of the FAFP Disaster Preparedness Committee to first increase the level of awareness, and then if the FAFP Member so choose to get more involved with their community, assist them to that end.
Below are a list of Topics and under each topic there is a organizational link. To improve the effectiveness of this webpage any proactive suggestions are welcome.
In terms of National Disaster Management, FEMA has divided the United States into ten regions. Florida is in Region 4.
In terms of Florida Disaster Management, Florida Emergency Management has divided Florida into seven regions, please look for your Region and the Corresponding Region Emergency Manager.
In terms of County Disaster Management, it is recommended that you make yourself familiar with your corresponding County Emergency Operations Center.
In terms of City Disaster Management, it is recommended that you make yourself familiar with your corresponding City Emergency Operations Center.
Disaster Preparedness & Response and the Law
US Constitution
Federal Legal Authority
CDC Public Health Law
Global Public Health
WHO = World Health Organization
WHO Global Alert and Response
CIDI = Center for International Disaster Information
United States Public Health
AHRQ = Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
DHHS = Department for Health and Human Services
DHHS ASPR = Department for Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
CDC&P = Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
FEMA = The Federal Emergency Management Agency
State of Florida
SOF = State of Florida
DOH = Florida Department of Health
Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (International)
UNDAC = United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination Team
ReliefWeb
MSF = Medecins Sans Frontieres
Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (CONUS)
NDMS DMAT = National Disaster Medical System Disaster Medical Assistance Team
MRC = Medical Reserve Corps
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (Florida)
Florida SMRT = State Medical Response Team
Disaster Preparedness & Response Training
Emergency Management Institute
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Mandatory Training Courses for Most Disaster Preparedness & Response Teams
(Print Certificate and keep for future reference):
Please click on the following link to access the Independent Study (IS) courses listed below:
FEMA Independent Study Program Main Page
IS-100.a: Introduction to the Incident Command System
IS-200.a: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS-700.a: NIMS, An Introduction
IS-800.b: National Response Framework, An Introduction
Medical Association Sites
AMA
AAFP
FMA
Sincerely,
Ajoy Kumar, MD
Chair, FAFP Disaster Preparedness Committee |
