In this presentation, Dr. Kaziny will draw on his firsthand experience preparing for and responding to various types of disasters from hurricanes and winter storms, to pandemics and surge events.  This talk will explore the critical intersection of disaster preparedness and injury prevention with a focus on both the practical and the strategic.  The talk will take the audience on a journey from individual and family preparedness – think “go bags,” family reunification plans, and evacuation plans- to system-level initiatives related to maintaining healthcare delivery, communication, and response.  Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of the cascading impacts disasters have on child safety and well-being, along with concrete ideas for how we can prepare, prevent, and respond with purpose.

1. Describe the continuum of disaster preparedness strategies spanning from personal, community, and institutional levels.
2. Identify common gaps in barriers to pediatric disaster planning and response across healthcare systems and public health.
3. Apply key principles of disaster preparedness to injury prevention efforts.