Breathe Deeply with Caution: Case Studies from a California Oil Spill and a Louisiana Flood

Since witnessing the long-term health effects experienced by 9/11 first responders, there has been public interest in the air quality following disasters. But the health and safety of those working on the front line is not just an isolated issue, it is a larger public health threat particularly given that in spite of the known […]

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The Design and Creation of Resilient Systems

‘Process’ might be the least glamorous word in the English language. But any entity’s preparation for the impacts of shocks and stressors relies directly on its willingness to invest in the design and creation of response systems and organizational infrastructure. This panel will examine best practices from practitioners and organizations working on the front lines […]

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Building Reinforcements for the Most Vulnerable

In times of disasters the most vulnerable members of our communities — the elderly, under/unemployed, homeless, or sick –often bear a disproportionate impact of the events. This panel will examine policies and programs that create supports and reinforcements in the areas where these members need it most — health, safety and physical & economic security […]

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