Summary
Ten years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, 1 1/2 years after the Haiti earthquake, and six months after the Japanese tsunami, earthquake and nuclear crises, this Forum event examined how far we have come in responding to disasters — and the policy implications for decision making in emergencies. The panel discussed the health risks first responders face, the roles of survivors and government agencies in the hours and days after a disaster, and what measures can be taken to speed recovery and clean-up.
Part of: Policy Controversies.
Presented in Collaboration with Reuters
Background Articles
- Disaster Response: Lessons Learned Since 9/11
Live Reuters Coverage - 9/11 Firefighters Have Higher Cancer Risk: Study
Reuters - Six years after Katrina, praise for Irene response
CNN - Special Issue: The Health Legacy of September 11th
American Journal of Industrial Medicine - National Preparedness Leadership Initiative
Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Kennedy School - Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Center
Harvard School of Public Health - Harvard University FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard School of Public Health
- Predicting Cardiovascular Risk and Fitness in Firefighters Study
- Acute Chemical Emergencies
New England Journal of Medicine - In praise of ordinary people: They are sometimes overlooked assets during disaster response
Harvard Gazette
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