title: The needs of a disaster medical assistance team for environmental support services.
abstract: The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) was formed to provide medical assistance to civilian disaster areas. Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT) are subunits of NDMS and could be transported to the disaster area. For DMAT to function, a team must be able to provide for itself. The Bethesda DMAT established a Logistical Support Group within the team to provide these services. This paper identifies the mission and personnel of the Logistical Support Group.
authors.affiliation: Environmental Engineering Branch, Agency For Toxic Substances And Disease Registry, Atlanta, GA 30333.
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Rodenbeck
mesh_terms: D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000379:methods*; D004190:Disasters; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D006801:Humans; D008887:Military Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008889:Military Personnel
chemical_list: D015386:Hazardous Substances