Role of EMS in Disaster Response - A Position Statement and Resource Document of NAEMSP.

Ely, Rachel M; Schwartz, Daniel S; Liu, J Marc; Jura, Kevin F; Overberger, Ryan; Krohmer, Jon R; Cornelius, Angela

doi:10.1080/10903127.2025.2466754

EMS systems & operations

Role of EMS in Disaster Response - A Position Statement and Resource Document of NAEMSP.

Rachel M Ely, Daniel S Schwartz, J Marc Liu, Kevin F Jura, Ryan Overberger, Jon R Krohmer, Angela Cornelius

Prehospital emergency care · 2025-01-01 · Guideline / consensus

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Abstract

The National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians (NAEMSP) advocates for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to play an integral role in all phases of disaster management -preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. An inherently strong EMS system mitigates some of the negative impacts of disaster by supporting a more resilient population and a robust response capability. EMS must be a sustainable resource that is able to continue to provide care to the community even after a disaster response. This resource document will outline the basis for the corresponding NAEMSP position statement on the role of EMS in disaster management.