Drugs and supplies for disaster relief

Explains the factors of the epidemiological profile, the type of disaster and different medical background when making a requisition as to the variety of "standard lists" of supplies or "disaster kits". A quick but objective assessment of needs matched to existing resources is a most necessary step. Projection of better information to medical personnel and to the public promotes a more rational response to an unexpected mass emergency. Each health official is asked to think a head and anticipate needs in his area of responsibility and take appropriate measures to be in position to meet those needs should a disaster occur tomorrow