There is so much to take in that I don’t know where to begin! From tabletops to special interest groups to being a co-chair, there was no shortage of opportunities to network and learn from the incredibly talented international speakers and attendees.

One theme that resonated with me is the need for more pediatric disaster content. There is no shortage of information, but rather the la
This post will include links to pediatric references and resources for you to learn from and share with others. We need to work together rather than in silos. Rather than trying to reinvent the wheel, we should be working together to collaborate on mitigation strategies to address the gaps.

National Pediatric Coalition: Improving pediatric disaster preparedness. Home – National Pediatric Disaster Coalition
Pedi-Ed-Trics: I have subscribed to the weekly email for as long as I can remember, but during my trip to Japan, I had the opportunity to actually met these incredible leaders!  Pedi-Ed-Trics
Western Regional Alliance for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WRAP-EM): Has incredible resources for crisis standards of care as well as mental health and how to care for boarded pediatric patients in the Emergency Department.
Region V for kids: The overall goal of the Region V for Kids is to harness and develop best-practices around disaster preparedness and response to be shared with other children’s and non-children’s hospitals and affiliated entities in the region. Region V for Kids • EIIC
Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN): For all things related to children and their families receiving equitable care in everyday emergencies, disasters, and global health threats. About the Pediatric Pandemic Network | Pediatric Pandemic Network

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