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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

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>>Gulf Coast Child and Family Health Study, December, 2007
Legacy of Katrina's Children
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.
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>> Survey Findings: September, 2006
Where the American Public Stands on Terrorism, Security, and Disaster Preparedness Five-Years after September 11, One-Year After Hurricane Katrina:
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>> Summary of Major Survey Findings: September, 2006
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>> Kaiser Family Foundation Webcast August 8th, 2006
Dr. Irwin Redlener participates in a panel discussion examining the health care challenges facing the people and city of New Orleans.
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>> School Preparedness: Pandemic Flu Information Brief and FAQ
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