The world faces disasters every day and there must be someone to help. This person could be considered a disaster medicine EMS or first responders called in during natural disasters, terrorist attacks, major events, etc.… A great example of a terrorist attack would be the Boston Marathon where an event major incident took place and many people were injured by the bomb explosion. This terrorist attack didn't just require first responders, paramedics, and other experienced professionals, it required civilians helping each other until professional help arrived. Natural disasters can be tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, blizzards, or any other weather condition requiring outside resources. In the event of a disaster, emergency responders and other professionals must be prepared to come together and assist each other in providing care to help victims. and their families. EMS develops response plans, policies and procedures that provide guidelines and prepare EMS for any emergency that occurs (“POSITIONING AMERICA’S EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO RESPOND TO ACTS OF TERRORISM.” ). Training makes perfect, some people would say, EMS disaster medicine also uses this saying when testing its disaster medical response plans through periodic exercises with the local, state and federal levels (“ POSITIONING AMERGENCY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO RESPOND TO ACTS OF TERRORISM.").EMS disaster medicine includes many different departments from around the world. Training also now includes the Viper system to allow county to county communication. other and state to state in the event of a catastrophic event requiring immediate action September 11 was a major terrorist attack that changed the world's perspective and showed the world how new situations arise and. that they learn from older situations and experiences Information about the program. Einstein Residencies and Education. Einstein HEALTHCARE Network, January 1, 2014. Web. May 1, 2014. "POSITIONING THE AMERICAN EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO RESPOND TO ACTS OF TERRORISM." A Report of the Terrorism Response Task Force American College of Emergency Physicians October 1, 2002: 1-26. Internet. “Equipment for Ground Ambulances as Part of the Federal EMS Response.” EMS article. March 25, 2014: 1-9. Internet. .Aehlert, Barbara. “Disaster Response and National Preparedness.” Paramedical practice today: beyond expectations. Rev. ed. St. Louis, Missouri: Mosby, 2011. . Print.