NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
As the world continues to prepare for the deleterious effects of climate change, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is focusing its international efforts on assisting the highly at-risk region of Southeast Asia. The agency aims to increase the region’s resilience to climate change-induced disasters such as flooding, droughts, and heat waves by encouraging international cooperation.
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Introduction: Internationally, wildfires are increasing in frequency, duration, severity, and number of acres (hectares) burned. Unfortunately, climate change adds a layer of complexity as it creates environmental conditions conducive to wildfires. This disaster response plan serves to develop a process to build resiliency and provide the means to mitigate loss of life and livelihood for Indigenous peoples and communities within the context of wildfires.
Continue reading “Corrinne Joseph Tendo, Jose Flores Hernandez, and Debra Oyedeji’s Emergency Response Plan for Wildfires in Canada”
In this report, King emphasizes the critical role of mitigation and resilience in improving community wellbeing. King highlights the techniques of community-based disaster management (CBDM) and presents how it reduces vulnerabilities and improve the conditions that may lead to inequality and underdevelopment.
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Bova illustrates the crucial role of mitigation in relation to community resilience. This report includes examples of ways in which mitigation strategies promote community well-being before and after disaster events. Bova highlights the importance of community cooperation throughout mitigation, response, and recovery efforts, which is fostered by resiliency.
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Aziz presents the relationship between mitigation and community resiliency in disaster scenarios and conditions. Mitigation plays a crucial role in resiliency efforts by reducing burden and increasing risk reduction efforts for communities. The analysis provided by Aziz in this brief highlights the symbiotic relationship between mitigation and community resilience, noting the importance of both approaches in disaster management.
Continue reading “Sukaina Aziz’s Précis on Mitigation and Community Resilience”
Mitigation allows communities to minimize vulnerability and foster an enhanced capability to withstand and recover from disaster conditions. Community resilience and well-being go hand-in-hand with successful mitigation efforts. In this précis, Ashcraft provides a summary of the connection between mitigation and community resilience in disaster management.
Continue reading “Kyung-Hwa Ashcraft’s Précis on Mitigation and Community Resilience”
Some observers are beginning to consider the novel’s ability to transport readers through space and time as a possible tool for disaster mitigation, especially by opening a window into the personal effects of public health disasters.
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According to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in 2022, an estimated 3 million civilians used the New York City subway system on a daily basis. In April 2022, a 63-year-old male opened fire at the New Utrecht stop in Brooklyn, shooting 10 individuals and creating chaos, fear and confusion among countless commuters. Fortunately, there were no deaths, and the suspect was apprehended and charged with a firearms offense and 10 counts of terrorist attack.
Continue reading “Justin Andries’ Case Study on the 2022 Brooklyn Subway Shooting”
Bova’s case study provides an overview of the damage caused by the 2012 Hurricane Sandy in the United States. Bova analyzes the management of the disaster by FEMA and the Red Cross, and comments on the successes and failures of its communication.
Continue reading “Alexandra Bova’s Case Study on Hurricane Sandy”
On February 13, 2023, 43-year old Anthony McRae killed three and critically injured five Michigan State University (MSU) students. In this case study, Jessica presents the epidemiological facts and the management of the MSU school shooting.
Continue reading “Jessica Rodriguez’s Case Study on the 2023 Michigan State University Shooting”