Disaster Center

In 2007, along with Long Beach Memorial, Miller Children’s was awarded a National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program (NBHPP) grant. If a natural or manmade disaster were to occur, that impacted a large number of children and their families, Miller Children’s would lead in the coordination of pediatric care in the area in response to the incident.

The Disaster Resource Center (DRC):

• Provides information and assistance for other hospitals to treat pediatric victims that arrive at their location in response to a large-scale incident
• Facilitates disaster preparedness plans and enhances cooperation in Los Angeles County, to include planning for pediatric surge capacity
• Enhances the community's ability to respond to and address pediatric needs

The Disaster Resource Center (DRC) concept promotes, plans and mitigates cooperation and collaboration with Los Angeles County agencies, hospitals and other health care entities with LA County EMS Agency as a conduit. There are 13 other DRC’s in Los Angeles County.