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What is Kevlar

Chapter 2
Simulation and Game-Based Learning in Emergency and Disaster Management
A strong, synthetic fiber developed by DuPont with a high tensile strength to weight ratio five times stronger than steel. Used in the manufacture of bulletproof vests and body armor along with many commercial applications.
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Body Armor for the Mind: Preparing Mentally for Emergency and Disaster Management
Michael Donald Sullivan (National Defense University, USA)
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 14
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-4087-9.ch002
Abstract
This chapter looks at the often overlooked yet vitally important steps of mental preparation for first responders, emergency and disaster management personnel, and command center staffs. This chapter will delve into the importance of using simulations and exercises to focus on the mental well-being of our responders to prevent future incidents of post-traumatic stress disorder and other health issues. The past 19 years of war against terrorism starting with the attacks on 9/11 coupled with the recent outbreak of COVID-19 has brought to the forefront the necessity to mentally prepare our warriors, our first responders, and our medical personnel to operate effectively in the toxic environment of a disaster or emergency. This chapter aims to help build that awareness and facilitate planning.
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