Pediatric Preparedness for Disasters: Where Are We Now? Current Challenges and Future Directions

This article, and the nine that follow, represent a collaborative effort by experts in the field of emergency and disaster preparedness, many who were colleagues of the late Michael Shannon, MD, MPH, to complete this overview he had begun for this issue of Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Each article will address a specific topic area within the broad realm of pediatric disaster readiness, reviewing current challenges and future directions. This series of articles represents a tribute to Michael Shannon and his great legacy of excellence in patient care, teaching and research, and his outstanding leadership and advocacy for children and families.