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Enhancing Disaster Preparedness and Response: Key Strategies and Interventions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 June 2025

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E Ersöz Genç*
Affiliation:
Menderes State Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Menderes-İzmir, Turkey Doctoral Student, Department of Disaster Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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Affiliation:
İzmir Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate, İzmir, Turkey Graduate Student, Occupational Health and Safety Program, Iğdır University, Iğdır, Turkey
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Corresponding author: Esra Ersöz Genç; Email: esraersoz17@gmail.com
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Abstract

Disasters, both natural and human-made, pose significant challenges to public health systems worldwide. This Research Letter examines the latest strategies and interventions in disaster preparedness and response. Our study highlights key practices that enhance the readiness and resilience of healthcare professionals and communities against disasters. The strategies reviewed include comprehensive emergency planning, simulation exercises, continuous education, interagency coordination, community engagement, and technological advancements. Our findings underscore the importance of multifaceted approaches that significantly improve disaster preparedness and response outcomes. This research provides valuable insights into effective disaster management practices and establishes an important foundation for future studies.

Keywords

disaster preparednessemergency planningpublic health preparednessdisaster responsecommunity resilience

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Research Letters
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Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness , Volume 19 , 2025 , e166
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© The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Society for Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Inc

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