National Center for Disaster Prepardness

AUGUST 22, 2024

However, the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina made it clear that the field had prioritized terrorist events to the detriment of other disasters. Lessons learned after Katrina led the field to refocus again on an all-hazards and a more whole-community-oriented planning approach.

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National Center for Disaster Prepardness

JANUARY 19, 2022

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.

Pandemic 52

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Disaster Recovery

AUGUST 6, 2019

Temperatures are rising, humidity levels are dropping sharply and there are prolonged drought spells, all thanks to global warming. A wildfire in such a place could do more harm than if it occurred in a drier region as residents in Issaquah aren’t used to dealing with these hazards. Conclusion.

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