Healthcare in Disasters

When disaster strikes, demands on healthcare services are higher

But healthcare delivery is compromised, adding fuel to fire…

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Healthcare resources are severely strained

During disasters such as fires, floods and hurricanes

Disruption of power and communication, resources stretched thin

Added burden of injured patients as recovery efforts begin

Healthcare professionals struggling through personal grief

As they continue to treat their patients, provide them relief

The usual organized chaos of healthcare facilities replaced

By a state of disarray as vital shortages they face

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Each time disaster strikes, its repercussions on healthcare

Last beyond the original event, there is no choice but to prepare

For disasters in advance as they continue to increase in frequency

The toll of these disasters on people’s health for years we expect to see