NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
In this brief, Hyacinth Burrowes reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.
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Sofía Manzi’s reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.
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In this brief, Jenna MacLeod reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.
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Semhal reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.
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Keasler Witt reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.
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Gina de la Chesnaye reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.
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This report on COVID-19 Attitudes, Practices and Perceptions analyzes a cross-sectional study, where surveyed individuals were asked about their attitudes, public health compliance, and perspectives on COVID-19 and any future pandemics. The subject of this report is especially important because misinformation rampant all throughout the COVID-19 pandemic had great negative impact on pandemic response measures. Information on this topic found through research can help public health officials design action plans for future pandemics to keep the public safe.
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Nelia Ekeji reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with background working in each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.
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Increased incidences of natural disasters such as wildfires are an expected byproduct of climate change. Wetter winters, drier summers, and hotter temperatures are predicted for North America’s west coast in coming years, with recent atmospheric rivers putting California in even further danger of a worsened wildfire season. In preparation for a major fire disaster, California must leverage modern technologies such as wildfire spread models.
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In this report, Dunqing Li analyzes different mitigation strategies that could be used to prevent the impact of natural disasters like the Great East Japan Earthquake that took place on March 11, 2011. The deaths and destruction caused by the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear reactor failure exemplify why mitigation strategies are needed to reduce the damage in the event of natural disasters.
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