Abstract:existing capacity to respond. Operational capability scores ranged from 33% (death care industry) to 77% (offices of emergency management). Resource sharing capability analysis indicated that only 42% of possible reciprocal relationships between resource-sharing partners were present. The overall cross-sector composite score was 51%; that is, half of the key capabilities for preparedness were in place. Conclusion: Results indicate that the US mass fatality infrastructure is sub-optimally prepared for MFI that … Show more
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