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Hazardous Conditions: Mitigation Planning and Pandemics

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Thus, in addition to having a clear strategy and response plan, it is essential to identify the most vulnerable populations and hazard areas, and to have a strong framework for coordination among emergency management and public health agencies. Some states identified that more research and planning is needed to mitigate a pandemic.

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Using Budget Principles to Prepare for Future Pandemics and Other Disasters

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

In my role leading the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University’s Climate School, as well as through other positions, I have dedicated my career to fostering the impact of disaster research in the fields of policy and practice. Testimony Submitted January 16, 2022. By: Jeff Schlegelmilch, MPH, MBA.

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Wildfire Risks Due to Global Warming

Disaster Recovery

Experts have now started raising concerns that these and other regions in the Pacific Northwest might be more vulnerable to wildfires than before. Moreover, the relatively infrequent fires mean that local residents and establishments lack adequate disaster preparedness.