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Book Review: Justice, Equity, and Emergency Management

Recovery Diva

Richard Krajeski, presented with transcribed commentary by a dozen participants of a special session held in his memory as part of the July 2020 Natural Hazard Workshop. The chapter is based on the writing of the late Rev.

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Hazardous Conditions: Mitigation Planning and Pandemics

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Many states categorize pandemics as having a low probability of occurring when compared to other natural hazards, but the current pandemic has shown the long term devastating social and economic consequences. In particular, COVID-19 has had disproportionate effects on low-income communities of color and front-line workers.

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