People with disabilities (PWD) are more vulnerable to disasters and emergencies. Local Offices of Emergency Management (OEM) are key agencies overseeing the accessibility and inclusion of PWD in disaster management planning, response, and recovery.
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The World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine aims to improve the quality of education and advocacy for disaster risks education and emergency health care. Examples of such disasters include epidemic thunderstorm asthma, Hurricane Sandy, and ballistic missile concerns in Hawaii.
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