NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
Escobar’s analysis focuses on an outbreak of salmonella that occurred in Dallas, Oregon, in the fall of 1984—a notable outbreak that was intentionally caused by members of a religious cult. Escobar evaluates the event, highlighting the need for an emergency response plan, fostering effective communication and cooperation, and ensuring the safety of the community in such instances.
Continue reading “Luis Guillermo Gómez Escobar’s Precis on Salmonella Outbreak”
Fu reports on the intentional outbreak of salmonella at a salad bar, highlighting the different approaches taken by public health agencies and law enforcement for intentional versus non-intentional contamination. The analysis touches on the psychological impact that an outbreak can have on a community, and emphasizes the need for building trust and effective communication from public health leaders to decrease fear and distress.
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On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck New York City, causing 43 deaths, the evacuation of 6,500 patients from hospitals and nursing homes, and flooding of almost 90,000 buildings. While the global impacts of floods are well studied, the event was unprecedented for New York City, highlighting the need for improved preparedness for similar disasters.
Continue reading “Brianna Baez’s Brief on Hurricane Sandy Preparedness and Response”
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, specifically the Lower Ninth Ward. The catastrophic impact was due to the failure of the city’s levee and floodwalls, which led to 80% of New Orleans to be flooded.
Continue reading “Kristin Memoli’s Brief on Hurricane Katrina Preparedness and Response”
In this THIRA, Gallegos assesses the natural, technological, and human-caused threats and hazards in Nebraska, U.S. The natural threats include tornadoes, winter storms, drought, wildfires, and flooding. Prominent technological hazards include power grid failures, transportation accidents, water supply contamination, and agricultural accidents. Human-related hazards and threats include mass casualty, terrorist attacks, and cyberattacks.
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In this THIRA, Katsanes assesses the natural, technological, and human-caused threats and hazards in Nebraska, U.S. The natural threats include tornadoes, floods, severe winter storms, and hailstorms. Prominent technological hazards include hazardous material incidents, power grid failures, and dam failures. Human-related hazards and threats include terrorism, active shooter, and cybersecurity threats.
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In this THIRA, Morris assesses the natural, technological, and human-caused threats and hazards in Hawaii, U.S. The natural threats include wildfires, volcanic activity, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and flooding. Prominent technological hazards include power grid disruptions and fuel spills. Human-related hazards and threats include military action and terrorism.
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In this THIRA, O’Connor assesses the natural, technological, and human-caused threats and hazards in Nebraska, U.S. The natural threats include tornadoes, flash and river floods, and severe thunderstorms. Prominent technological hazards include utility power outages, hazardous materials release, and dam failure. Human-related hazards and threats include cyber threats in agriculture, an increase in climate change impacts, and droughts.
Continue reading “Ameisha O’Connor’s Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) in Nebraska”
In this THIRA, Ramon assesses the natural, technological, and human-caused threats and hazards in Colorado, U.S. The natural threats include droughts, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes. Prominent technological hazards include system outages, water contamination, high-risk artificial intelligence, and transportation accidents. Human-related hazards and threats include biological attacks, ransomware attacks, cyber attacks, and active shooters.
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In this THIRA, Reyes assesses the natural, technological, and human-caused threats and hazards in Litchfield County, Connecticut, U.S. The natural threats include floods, winter storms, droughts, and tornadoes. Prominent technological hazards include power grid failure and dam failures. Human-related hazards and threats include drug abuse, cybercrime, and fraud.
Continue reading “Catherine Reyes Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) in Connecticut”