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Equipment for Disaster Response and Mass Fatality Management
October 3, 2021
Disaster preparedness isn’t an exact science; you can’t look into the future and see what’s coming. You can only utilize the information you have and make predictions based on it. You’ll have to make decisions based
A Look at Mobile Morgue Units: What are They?
September 26, 2021
A mobile morgue unit is simply a morgue that can be quickly deployed and set up in place of an official morgue facility. They are used when the influx of decedents is so great that regular
Disaster Response: Mass Casualty vs. Mass Fatality Incidents
August 21, 2021
When the unthinkable occurs, it is crucial to have plans in place to minimize the effects of both mass casualty and mass fatality events. While these events may take place simultaneously, there are different considerations when
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
Preparing For Disaster Response With Portable Morgue Trailers
May 18, 2021
Preparation for a disaster or a mass fatality event doesn’t just involve administering health care or distributing food and water to people in need. It also means being ready to handle the influx of deceased victims
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
Educational Disaster Response Training in Ohio
May 10, 2012
In mid April, 2012 several train cars began leaking chemicals in the rainy Village of Lordstown, Ohio. Luckily for the citizens of Lordstown, this was only part of a disaster response training exercise for local first
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
MCI Trailer Delivered to Trumbull County Board of Health
October 20, 2011
A big responsibility tasked to the Health Department is emergency preparedness. Local health departments work to develop plans to assist their community in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. The ability to mass dispense
Introducing Our 50 Patient Hospital Surge Ward System
October 5, 2011
As part of our diverse and extensive disaster response division, we offer mobile incident response shelters, mobile decontamination shelters, and shelter accessories. More importantly, we offer complete hospital surge systems. These medical station systems are very
