Luis Guillermo Gómez Escobar’s Precis on Salmonella Outbreak

Salad at a restaurant.

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.

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Josephine Edery’s Case Study on the El Paso Walmart Shooting

People hold their phones with flashlights up in the air as a woman holds a sign that says "NO MORE GUNS."

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.

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Kelsee Katsanes’ Case Study on the Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting

Young people holding up signs that say "LOVE YOUR KIDS NOT YOUR GUNS" and "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH."

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.

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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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Olivia Morris’ Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) in Hawaii

Fires in Hawaii.

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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Ameisha O’Connor’s Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) in Nebraska

Tornado in Nebraska.

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.

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