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"That we are living in extraordinary and unpredictable times was driven home once again by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Still, the degree to which the nation is not prepared to respond to a major catastrophe surely came as a painful shock to most citizens and even caught most experts off guard. Concerned about all of the basic assumptions we’ve made in the past about preparedness, I would like to see a new national discussion about what prepared means, how it’s measured and what we should expect. Since 9/11, the nation has spent tens of billions of dollars on preparedness, yet we can account for very little and can hardly say what has actually been accomplished.."... Read all

System Readiness
	To bolster the nation’s capacity to effectively and seamlessly respond to a disaster, the NCDP conducts research and provides expert advice on critical system issues...GO>

Disaster Recovery
	The devastation of Hurricane Katrina confirmed that disasters are unpredictable and extraordinary events. Find out about the NCDP's disaster recovery initiatives...GO>

Vulnerable Populations
	Vulnerable populations have traditionally been left behind in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery systems. NCDP’s subject matter experts are working closely with national stakeholders on this issue...GO>

Citizen Engagement
	Understanding attitudes, concerns and reactions of the American public is critical to emergency planning efforts and policy makers on all levels. NCDP staff have conducted extensive research in this area...GO>

>>Population Vulnerabilities, Preconditions, and the Consequences of Disasters
By Dr. Redlener
Social Research Vol 75: No 3: Fall 2008

>>Dr. Redlener calls for the nation to place a high priority on nuclear terrorism
U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, 15 May, 2008
Testimony Transcript

>>Dr. Garrett speaks at congressional briefing on workforce capacity during disasters
April, 2008
Video telecast

>>Dr. Redlener Appointed by Speaker Pelosi for National Commission on Children and Disasters
March, 2008
News Release

>>Gulf Coast Child and Family Health Study
December, 2007
Research Brief

>>The American Preparedness Project Where the US Public Stands in 2007 on Terrorism, Security, and Disaster Preparedness
Survey Results
2007 Trend Data

>> Reasearch Paper: The Recovery Divide
Poverty and the Widening Gap Among Mississippi Children and Families Affected by Hurricane Katrina, 2007
Executive Summary
Full Report
Toplines

>>"Americans at Risk"
Dr. Irwin Redlener talks about what's wrong with our approach to preventing and responding to mega-disasters.
Watch Video (RealPlayer)

>> School Preparedness: Pandemic Flu Information Brief and FAQ
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