Which of the following disasters would implement disaster medical assistance teams (DMATs)?
A) Disaster that covers a broad geographic area
B) Disaster that is beyond the coping capabilities of the affected state
C) Disaster that may result in substantial health and medical problems
D) Disaster that may cause a large number of deaths and/or injuries

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A presidentially declared disaster is one that requires implementation of disaster medical assistance teams (DMATs)because the disaster exceeds the capabilities of the involved state(s)to provide a timely and effective response.Such a disaster has the potential to cause a substantial number of deaths or injuries; substantial health and medical problems; or significant damage to the economic and physical infrastructure.The disaster may not cover a broad geographic area.The criteria for use of DMATs is that the disaster exceeds the capabilities of the involved state to provide a timely and effective response.This could occur in a small geographic area.

Which of the Following Disasters Would Implement Disaster Medical Assistance