When Did 'Mass Casualty Event' Become a Term?
Very recently the term ‘mass casualty event’ has tragically become part of society’s lexicon. Specific wording and phrases have significance and meaning, especially for emergency managers.
“Police declared Astroworld ‘mass casualty event’ half-hour before Scott left stage” – New York Post
“5 fatalities, at least 40 injured after Waukesha mass casualty event” – gmtoday.com
“Did quick-thinking taxi driver prevent mass casualty event in Liverpool blast?” – The Daily Beast
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