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Appendix C
Essential Capabilities Needed for Preparedness
Source: lOM. 2002. Preparing for Terrorism: Tools for Evaluating the Metropolitan
Medical Response System Program. Washington, DC: National Acaclemies Press, pp.
15-159.
I. Relationship development
2. Communication system development
3. Hazard assessment
4. Training
5. Equipment and supplies
6. Mass immunization and prophylaxis
7. Addressing the information needs of the public and the news media
8. First responder protection
9. Rescue and stabilization of victims
10. Diagnosis and agent iclentif~cation
. Decontamination of victims
12. Transportation of victims
3. Distribution of supplies, equipment, ant! pharmaceuticals
14. Shelter ant! feeding of evacuated and displaced persons
15. Definitive medical care (inclucles mass immunization or distribution of drugs or
vaccines)
16. Mental health services for responders, victims, caregivers, and their families
7. Volunteer utilization and control
S. Crowd and traffic control
~ 9. Evacuation and quarantine decisions and operations
20. Fatality management
21. Environmental cleanup, physical restoration of facilities, and certification of safety
22. Follow-up study of responder, caregiver, anti victim health
23. Process for continuous evaluation of needs and resources
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victim health