Felipe Garcia’s Case Study on Mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Scientists creating mpox vaccine

The World Health Organization declared a mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring countries a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in the summer of 2024. Over 15,000 cases and 550 deaths were reported in the DRC alone, leading WHO to use the emergency declaration.

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Aryeh Korman’s Case Study on Texas Mall Shooting

Police in Allen, Texas.

On May 6, 2023, 33-year-old far-right extremist Mauricio Martinez-Garcia opened fire outside of a mall in Allen, Texas. The shooting killed eight civilians and injured seven. After the event, gun control activists, including President Joe Biden, pushed for legislation that would enact an assault weapon ban and universal background checks, which ultimately died in the Texas Senate. 

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Ishita Nair’s Case Study on the Bhopal Gas Tragedy

Bhopal, India.

In 1984, a methyl isocyanate leak from a local pesticide plant killed thousands of people in Bhopal, India, known as the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. The event had significantly adverse impacts on vulnerable populations, leading to 15-20,000 premature deaths and reports of ocular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, psychological, and neurobehavioral effects. 

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Natalia Ramon’s Case Study on the 1985 Mexico City Earthquake

1985 Mexico City earthquake.

On September 19, 1985, Mexico City, Jalisco, and the coast experienced an earthquake of 8.1 magnitude, resulting in 10,000 dead, 30,000 injured, 250,000 left homeless, and 400 collapsed buildings. The catastrophic quake led to international criticism of President Miguel de la Madrid’s management of the disaster. From the incident came increased efforts for emergency preparedness, such as the Seismic Early Warning in Mexico (SASMEX).

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Rachel Rosenberg’s Case Study on Hawaii Wildfires

Wildfire in Maui.

On August 8, 2023, a severe drought and high winds from Hurricane Dora caused wildfires to erupt in Maui. The fires left 102 dead, caused thousands to evacuate, and nearly completely destroyed the town of Lahaina. Nearly $5.5 billion in damages have been reported, making the event the most catastrophic wildfire in the U.S. in the past century. 

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Brianna Baez’s Brief on Hurricane Sandy Preparedness and Response

Effects of Hurricane Sandy.

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. 

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Mario Gallegos’ Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) in Nebraska

Nebraska dust storm.

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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Kelsee Katsanes’ Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) in Nebraska

Tornado impacts in Nebraska.

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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