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In 2010, the earthquake and the subsequent development of a cholera epidemic in Haiti, along with the massive flooding in Pakistan, demonstrated, once again, that international disaster relief operations, though vigorous, lacked effective integration and coordination. Needless duplication of resources and response characterizes international relief efforts. This paper examines evidence of developing international cooperative efforts for more effective disaster preparedness and calls for specific actions needed to move toward international standards of disaster preparedness and response.

Disaster preparedness has become more evident in our daily lives within the last decade. September 11, 2001 has put the fear of terrorism and even bioterrorism into our lives. We have become more cautious. Thanks to federal regulations and policies, and national media and other venues, we are not only more keenly aware of potential threats, we are also more prepared.

(2004). THE UTILIZATION OF PREHOSPITAL 12-LEAD ELECTROCARDIOGRAMS IN THE 200 MOST POPULOUS CITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. Prehospital Emergency Care: Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 93-93.