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Table 1.1 Types of disasters<br />

Natural <strong>Disaster</strong>s<br />

Hurricanes or cyclones Droughts<br />

Tornadoes<br />

Wildfires<br />

Mudslides<br />

Earthquakes<br />

Tsunamis<br />

Infestations or disease epidemics<br />

Ice or hail storms<br />

Technological <strong>Disaster</strong>s<br />

Hazardous materials<br />

Transportation crashes or<br />

releases or spills<br />

derailments<br />

Unintentional explosions Power outages<br />

or collapses<br />

<strong>Terrorism</strong>, National or International Violence<br />

Bombings or explosions Multiple or mass shootings<br />

Chemical agent releases Cult-related violence<br />

Biological agent releases Riots<br />

Nuclear agent releases Arson<br />

Humanitarian <strong>Disaster</strong>s, Complex Emergencies<br />

War or violent political Genocidal acts<br />

conflict<br />

Famine<br />

Shelter, feeding, or medical care<br />

of displaced populations<br />

Droughts<br />

Source: Courtesy of the American Academy of <strong>Pediatric</strong>s. From: Romig LE. <strong>Disaster</strong> Management. In<br />

APLS: The <strong>Pediatric</strong> Emergency Medicine Resource 4 th ed, Gausche-Hill M, Fuchs S, Yamamoto L (eds).<br />

Sudbury MA: Jones <strong>and</strong> Bartlett, 2003. pp 542-567.<br />

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