NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
The 2016 mass shooting at Pulse, a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, led to the death of 49 people and long-lasting physical and emotional hardships for the wider community. In this brief, Rosenberg reviews the Orlando Police Department and Pulse’s preparedness for and response to the event.
Continue reading “Rachel Rosenberg’s Brief on Pulse Nightclub Shooting Preparedness and Response”
In this THIRA, Escobar assesses the natural, technological, and human-caused threats and hazards in Kenya. The natural threats include droughts, floods, and disease outbreaks. Prominent technological hazards include cybersecurity incidents, road accidents, and fires. Human-related hazards and threats include terrorism and political tension.
Continue reading “Luis Guillermo Gómez Escobar’s Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) in Kenya”
In this THIRA, Hernandez assesses the natural, technological, and human-caused threats and hazards in Zimbabwe. The natural threats include droughts, extreme heat, floods, and extreme storms. Prominent technological hazards include health system failures, as well as cybersecurity threats and electrical system damage. Human-related hazards and threats include gender-based and politically motivated violence, underground mining, and exposure to disease.
Continue reading “Jose Flores Hernandez’s Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) in Zimbabwe”
A recent study found critical issues within the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities, particularly focusing on the inadequate medical care provided to detainees. The research references a report written by three advocacy groups, the American Civil Liberties Union, American Oversight, and Physicians for Human Rights, which highlights numerous systemic failures.
Continue reading “Recent Report Finds ICE Detainees Suffer Preventable Deaths”
New York City transit workers are often put in stressful and unpredictable environments as they help maintain one of the largest metropolitan transit systems in the world. The daily stressors of the job have recently come to light due to ongoing violent attacks against transit workers. Researchers, including New York University’s Dr. Alexis Merdjanoff, are studying ways to improve mental health for transit workers amidst the growing concern.
Continue reading “Urban Transit Workers Face Ongoing Violence, Research Aims to Manage Stress”
Hurricane and Tropical Storm Beryl have battered parts of the Caribbean and Texas, killing at least 13. As one of the first hurricanes to reach Category 5 status this early in hurricane season, experts are concerned about what this could mean in the time of climate change.
Continue reading “Hurricane Beryl Pummels the Caribbean and Texas, Experts Point to Climate Change”
Introduction: The Southern Nevada Health District works to serve communities located in Southern Nevada to protect and promote their health. A large portion of the population the Southern Nevada Health District serves are from Clark County. With an increase in active shooter events throughout the United States in the past few years, it is critical to prepare to protect students and employees within Clark County School District for potential active shooter events.
Continue reading “Omolola Akerele, Edward Rosenbaum, and Jacqueline Saltarelli’s Active Shooter Disaster Response Plan”
Introduction: The charge of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOH) is to ensure the health and well-being of over 8 million residents amidst one of the most populous and diverse cities in the world. Cybersecurity threats have dramatically increased over the past couple of years, including threats to critical CISA infrastructure such as healthcare. This plan is specifically focused on the NYC DOH and outlines the steps to be taken in the event of a cyber-attack targeting the department.
Continue reading “James Abruzzo, Haoan Chen, and Nancy Hu’s Disaster Plan on Cyber Attack Disaster Plan for New York City”
Introduction: New Orleans, Louisiana, is located in the southern United States, close to the gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi river. The city of New Orleans is 10 to 15 feet below sea level. The distance from the Mississippi river to Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans is only 5 to 10 miles. Flooding is a major issue in New Orleans and one that will continue in the city due to its topography. Ideally a preparedness document like this would be 50-70 pages long and be written clearly enough so that any emergency staff member could read and understand it easily.
Continue reading “Kartiki Vaidya, Mahnoor Ahmed, Rebekah McNeill, and Korian Thomas’ Disaster Plan on Flooding in New Orleans”In September 2017, Puerto Rico was hit by Hurricane Irma and Maria—category five and four storms—in succession. The impact was widespread and catastrophic. Damage to essential infrastructure affected systems of energy, transportation, communications, water supply, and disaster response operations. Federal aid emergency resources were stretched thin as the storms came at the end of hurricane season.
Continue reading “Edward Rosenbaum’s Case Study on Hurricane Irma and Maria”