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 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, led to the death of 49 people and 53 wounded. The attack at Pulse, an LGBTQ+ nightclub, remains one of the deadliest terrorist attacks, mass shootings, and hate crimes in U.S. history.
Continue reading “Deshara Thomas’ Case Study on the 2016 Pulse Nightclub Shooting”
On January 12, 2010, Haiti was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. More than 220,000 people died, 300,000 were injured, and 1.5 were left displaced or homeless. The quake was one of the deadliest natural disasters in the 21st century.
Continue reading “Lexie Zinselmeier’s Case Study on the Haiti Earthquake “
On August 3, 2019, 21-year-old Patrick Crusius entered a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, carrying an AR-47-style semi-automatic rifle. He killed 23 and injured 22 civilians in what is considered the deadliest attack on Hispanic people in modern U.S. history. Crusius has since pleaded guilty and is serving 90 consecutive life sentences.
Continue reading “Josephine Edery’s Case Study on the El Paso Walmart Shooting”
On December 14, 2012, 20-year-old Adam Lanza entered Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. He killed 20 children and seven adults, including his mother, before taking his own life. The event sparked several debates on gun control, mental health, and initiatives to improve school safety.
Continue reading “Kelsee Katsanes’ Case Study on the Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting”
On November 12, 1970, Cyclone Bholas struck East Pakistan, which is now Bangladesh. The disaster resulted in an estimated 500,000 deaths and caused tremendous impacts on Pakistan’s social systems, international governance, and territorial borders.
Continue reading “Catherine Reyes’ Case Study on Cyclone Bhola in East Pakistan”
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.
Continue reading “Kelsee Katsanes’ Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) in Nebraska”
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.
Continue reading “Olivia Morris’ Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) in Hawaii”
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.
Continue reading “Natalia Ramon Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) in Colorado”
In this THIRA, Baez assesses the natural, technological, and human-caused threats and hazards in Colorado, U.S. The natural threats include droughts, floods, and wildfires. Prominent technological hazards include loss of power, road accidents, and utility disruptions. Human-related hazards and threats include arson, biological attacks, and cyber attacks on data.
Continue reading “Brianna Baez’s Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) in Colorado”