The number of those estimated to perish during another pandemic influenza (PI) event in the United States (US) may be between 5%- 7% of the infected population (infected population est. to be 25%) or 3,612,500 – 5,057,500 respectively1. Governmental authorities, primarily the medical examiner/coroner (ME/C), law enforcement, public health, and associated death care professionals, will not only need to manage these fatalities but also the 2.4 million deaths that occur annually.
Tag Archive for Mortuary Affairs
U.S. Army
Mortuary Affairs – Is USNORTHCOM and the Department of Homeland Security Positioned for Contaminated Mass Fatality Management?
The Global War on Terrorism has emphasized homeland defense and security as a priority for the Nation. U.S. Northern command (USNORTHCOM) recently attained its initial operational capability as the Department of Defense executive agent for Homeland Defense. Terrorists have demonstrated the ability and willingness to obtain and use Weapons of Mass destruction to further their goals.
U.S. Northern Command
Defense Support of Civil Authorities for Mortuary Affairs
•NORAD-USNORTHCOM Quick Overview
•Military Mortuary Affairs – Roles, Missions, Forces
•How and when to request support
•NORAD – A Bi-National Command (US, Canada)
•Aerospace Warning and Control