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Burn Disaster Preparedness and Response 

Access critical resources to support your burn care team’s response during mass casualty incidents, like wildfires, explosions, or other disasters. This section includes emergency contacts, triage tools, treatment guidelines, and training materials. 


View ABA Disaster PlanFind a Burn Center

Note: These resources are intended for clinical professionals.

If you're seeking medical care, please visit the Find a Burn Center directory. Do not call the disaster hotlines unless you are affiliated with a hospital or emergency response team. 

Burn Disaster Response Emergency Hotline Numbers

In a burn mass casualty incident, call your regional coordination center. These hotlines connect burn care professionals to the designated response system.

Note: Individuals seeking care should use the Find a Burn Center directory. Do not call the disaster hotlines. 

(877) 247-8988

ABA Disaster Hotline: For use in confirmed mass casualty events only

(312) 642-9260

ABA Main Office (Chicago, IL)

Disaster Plans and Guidelines

Preparedness and Response Plans

The ABA collaborates with regional partners to strengthen burn surge capacity and support coordinated emergency response. These resources are designed to assist clinical teams and emergency planners in preparing for mass casualty incidents involving burn injuries.

Radiation & Crisis Preparedness

Radiological & Crisis Care Resources

Access clinical guidance and planning tools for managing radiation emergencies, mass casualty events, and pandemic response.

Education and Webinars

Training for Disaster Scenarios

Stay prepared with on-demand webinars, clinical slide decks, and reference tools designed to support real-time response and team training.

Guidelines for Care in Austere Conditions

Clinical strategies for delivering burn care when resources, staffing, or space are limited were developed to support decision-making in crisis settings.


Patient Care Priorities in First 24 Hours of Burn Mass Casualty (for Non-Burn Physicians)
Burn Mass Casualty Incidents: Revised (v.3) Triage Tables for Surge Situations

As introduced in a Letter to the JBCR Editor, these four core modules offer practical guidance for delivering effective burn care during large-scale disasters, system disruptions, or in austere conditions. 

Core Modules:

Quick Links

Frequently Used Resources

Bookmark these two resources or share them with your team for fast access to key tools during disaster response and planning.

Stay Informed When It Matters Most

Timely updates can make all the difference in an emergency.

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Resources from Key Burn Care and Emergency Partners