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The Crucial Role of Portable Morgues in Mass Fatality Events
July 18, 2021
A mass fatality event occurs when the number of dead overwhelms the local healthcare system and morgue facilities. Whether the event is natural or man-made, a jurisdiction’s disaster preparedness plans should involve portable mobile morgues and
What are the Biggest Challenges for First Responders in a Mass Fatality Incident?
June 12, 2021
No specific manner of death or number of fatalities defines a mass fatality incident. According to the National Association of Medical Examiners, a mass fatality incident is defined as “any incident resulting in more decedents to
Harris County Texas Obtains Portable Morgue
April 8, 2013
Harris County Texas recently acquired a portable morgue unit to help them manage victims in a mass casualty incident. It’s the first of its kind in the state, and allows a fully functioning morgue to be
Top Products That Other Emergency Preparedness Directors Utilize
November 14, 2012
Have you ever wondered about which disaster response products other emergency preparedness directors are ordering in order to ensure that their community is well-prepared in the event of a disaster? Here at Penn Care, we deal
Considerations for Disaster Mortuary Response
October 26, 2011
Whether you’ve ever thought about it or not, properly caring for and identifying remains is a critical element of emergency preparedness. Penn Care Vice President, Don Bloom, specializes in developing mass fatality plans. Don is the
