Developing State Action Plans

Developing a state action plan for pediatric preparedness will enhance the direction and accountability of preparedness partnerships.

Establishing Pediatric Advisory Councils or Children's Preparedness Coalitions

The AAP offers recommendations for establishing pediatric preparedness advisory councils and children’s preparedness coalitions.

Including Pediatric Care Providers in State-Level Decision-Making

The AAP offers strategies to include pediatric experts in discussions about public health emergency and disaster planning so the federal, state, and local decision-makers can ensure that children’s issues are addressed during the initial state, regional and local plan development stages.

Strengthening the System of Care

Preparing to meet the needs of infants, children, and adolescents requires an entire system approach. This graphic provides a visual tool to begin conversations in communities and to identify areas where disaster preparedness efforts can be strengthened.