Reflection on Family Medicine Response to a Disaster

On Tuesday, September 17, I was calmly preparing for an evening meeting after finishing my clinic when, at 4:00 pm, I received an SMS and WhatsApp code alert.Not following the news, I dismissed it as a routine drill.But minutes later, the notifications intensified: Code D Partial.Soon, I was informed of a new and terrifying reality-unidentified explosives had detonated across Beirut and other parts of Lebanon.Residents and staff flooded my office, seeking guidance as the sounds of ambulance sirens echoed outside.The alert escalated to Code D Full, and I, along with my residents, rushed to the emergency department.