National Commission on Children and Disasters. 2010 Report to the ...
National Commission on Children and Disasters. 2010 Report to the ...
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We recognize <strong>the</strong> unprecedented challenges facing all levels of government <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir n<strong>on</strong>governmental<br />
partners. In <strong>the</strong>se difficult times, however, sufficient attenti<strong>on</strong> <strong>and</strong> resources<br />
must be dedicated <strong>to</strong> safeguarding our Nati<strong>on</strong>’s 74 milli<strong>on</strong> children before, during, <strong>and</strong> after<br />
disaster, a goal <strong>the</strong> <str<strong>on</strong>g>Commissi<strong>on</strong></str<strong>on</strong>g> believes it shares with most Americans.<br />
We present <strong>the</strong> <strong>2010</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> President <strong>and</strong> C<strong>on</strong>gress having made a careful,<br />
c<strong>on</strong>scious effort <strong>to</strong> provide recommendati<strong>on</strong>s that are practical <strong>and</strong> achievable <strong>and</strong> can<br />
make a lasting difference. We are grateful for <strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong> c<strong>on</strong>tribute <strong>to</strong> such a<br />
challenging <strong>and</strong> important endeavor.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
H<strong>on</strong>orable Mark K. Shriver, MPA<br />
Chairpers<strong>on</strong><br />
Ernest “Ernie” E. Allen, J.D.<br />
Merry Carls<strong>on</strong>, MPP<br />
H<strong>on</strong>orable Sheila Leslie<br />
Bruce A. Lockwood, CEM<br />
Michael R. Anders<strong>on</strong>, M.D., FAAP<br />
Vice Chairpers<strong>on</strong><br />
Grayd<strong>on</strong> “Gregg” Lord, MS, NREMT-P<br />
Irwin Redlener, M.D., FAAP<br />
David J. Sch<strong>on</strong>feld, M.D., FAAP<br />
Lawrence E. Tan, J.D., NREMT-P<br />
NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND DISASTERS: <strong>2010</strong> REPORT<br />
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