Pediatric Evacuation in Response to 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake
Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority Fire Chief, Scott Freitag, coordinates pediatric evacuation efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Southern California. Numerous hospitals report structural damages necessitating the evacuation of pediatric patients who require specialized care and equipment. The situation requires a prompt and well-organized response to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected children and infants.
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Pediatric Evacuation Scott Freitag Fire Chief Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority
7.7 Magnitude Earthquake hit Southern California near Riverside Roadways damaged with some inaccessible to the north and east of epicenter Airports near coast closed Airports further inland open for emergency traffic Seaports open but diverting traffic Numerous hospitals in LA, Orange, Riverside, Southwest San Bernardino, and San Diego reporting structural damage, generator, HVAC, electrical, and water issues Children's Health of Orange County and Loma Linda University Children s being evacuated 25% response rate for recall Patients headed east Pediatric patients are not the same as adult patients and may require special equipment, care, and personnel What we What we Know Know
How many patients in total? How many require ALS? How many require BLS? How many need wheelchair access? How many are ambulatory? How many ALS ambulances are needed and available? How many BLS ambulances are needed and available? Are mass casualty evacuation buses available? How many air ambulance units - helicopter and fixed wing are available private company or military? Are ships available and can they be used? How much specialty equipment is needed and is it available? What type of specially trained paramedics, nurses, and doctors are needed for transport? What we What we don t Know don t Know
Pediatric Hospitals Pediatric Hospitals Randall Children s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, Portland, 81 Beds, Level 1 Cardon Children s Medical Center, Mesa AZ, 162 Beds Phoenix Children s Hospital, Phoenix, 457 Beds, Level 1 Children s Center at Sutter Medical, Sacramento, 127 Beds Children s Hospital Colorado, Aurora, 434 Beds, Level 1 Children s Hospital, Colorado Springs, 118 Beds, Level 1 St. Lukes Children s, Boise, 113 Beds The Children s Hospital of Oklahoma, OK City, 246 Beds, Level 1 Doernbecher Children s Hospital, Portland, 145 Beds, Level 1 Texas Children s Hospital, Houston, 724 Beds, Level 1 Children s Memorial Hospital, Houston, 310 Beds, Level 1 Children s Medical Center, Dallas, 289, Beds, Level 1 18 Total in Texas Children s Hospital of Nevada, 77 Beds, Level 2 2 Additional in Nevada Eight Children s Hospitals in Illinois Seven Children's Hospitals in Missouri, two Level 1 facilities
California/Arizona California/Arizona Border Border
Distance could be a Challenge Los Angeles to Houston 1371 Miles 1191 Nautical Miles
Helicopter Helicopter Transport Transport Blackhawk Helicopter Range = 1200 Nautical Miles/1381 Miles Up to four patients/could be limited Military must approve use
Med Evac Med Evac Helicopter Helicopter Range 250 Miles will vary by aircraft type Patient Capacity = one
Fixed Wing Fixed Wing Med Evac Med Evac Range is better More Patient Space Are military C130s or other fixed wing assets and option?
Palm Spring Palm Spring International International Airport Airport
San Diego to Yuma 173 miles Military Bases may be used for refueling Possible triage and movement further east? Southern Southern CA/Yuma CA/Yuma
Patient Patient Transport Transport and Tracking and Tracking https://www.jems.com/major-incidents/mass-casualty- incidents/patient-tracking-and-victim-reunification/
Questions? Sfreitag@cazfire.gov
