Public health emergencies develop over a much more extended timeline than the natural disaster events that have historically been the focus of emergency planning and response in the federal emergency management community.

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Public health emergencies, such as pandemics, often develop gradually and can last for extended periods, unlike natural disasters like hurricanes or earthquakes, which occur suddenly and have a more immediate impact. This difference affects how emergency planning and response are conducted.

Public Health Emergencies Develop Over a Much More Extended Timeline