SAFETY ISSUES IN COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE MEDICALLY FRAGILE - PROGRAM-PLANNING FOR NATURAL DISASTERS

As more young children who are medically fragile receive services in community settings, safety issues have increasingly become a focus of concern. Planning for natural disaster response is critical to this population's life sustenance. An overview of external natural disaster planning, response, and recovery is provided with applications for young children who are medically fragile. The article is intended to be a springboard for discussion and planning, as the uniqueness of each situation creates new opportunities for learning.