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What do hospitals do in a hurricane? Use their own emergency plans
Even in areas predicted to take direct hits from hurricanes and other storms, hospitals must do all they can to stay open. It isn't an easy task, but preparation and practice help.
American generosity after disasters: 4 questions answered
Donations to relief efforts from corporations and celebrities may get the most attention, but they are exceptions.
In cities and on ranches, planning is key to protect animals during disasters
During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, some people died rather than evacuating without their pets. Now emergency managers are required to include animals in their response plans.
What victims of Hurricane Harvey can learn from Katrina as rebuilding begins
Researchers examined credit data on the victims of Hurricane Katrina to understand how the disaster affected their personal finances, revealing important lessons for those hurt by Harvey.
Why Texans heard conflicting messages about evacuating ahead of Hurricane Harvey
Why did some Texas coastal cities order mandatory evacuations ahead of Hurricane Harvey while others, including Houston, did not? There is no formula for these decisions; either choice can backfire.
After Harvey, many Texans will think differently about hurricane risks
Many people may have stayed put during Hurricane Harvey because no storm that big had struck Texas since 1961. But like New Orleans after Katrina, Texas is likely to be much better prepared next time.
Response to natural disasters like Harvey could be helped with game theory
The number of natural disasters around the world has doubled since 1980, raising serious questions about how to respond. Here's how game theory could help.
New data set explores 90 years of natural disasters in the US
As the rich move away from disaster-prone areas, the poor may be left behind.
How disaster relief efforts could be improved with game theory
March 11 marks the anniversary of the Fukushima earthquake. Natural disasters here in the US also have wreaked havoc. There may be a way to improve response to these natural disasters.
Cities can prepare for hurricane season by reforming shortsighted and outdated laws
As Atlantic hurricane season opens on June 1, eastern U.S. cities can prepare by updating laws, codes and ordinances that hamper rebuilding after storms.
Brian Williams returns to the air – and memory research says we should give him a break
In the years after a traumatic news event, we're prone to confuse things we saw on TV with what we witnessed in person.
Disappearing acts: reflecting on New Orleans 10 years after Katrina
Ten years after Katrina, recovery in New Orleans is mixed – divided in familiar patterns between white and black, rich and poor. The same groups that suffered the brunt of the storm still struggle.
The New Orleans class of 2015: what it tells us and what it doesn’t
There were only 3,964 seniors in the graduating New Orleans class of 2015, which represents only half of the original cohort of babies. What happened to the missing children?
New Orleans’ recovery is an inspiring and cautionary tale for American cities
The resurrection of New Orleans is a tale of resiliency, but other American cities must heed lessons learned by the storm or face disaster in the decades ahead.
Still waiting for help: the lessons of Hurricane Katrina on poverty
The experiences of Hurricane Katrina evacuees spotlight the difficulties with our social “safety net” and the holes through which the poorest can fall.
The New Orleans Police Department was troubled long before Hurricane Katrina
New Orleans police have been eulogized as heroes and condemned as racists in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. A scholar examines the legacy of conflicting narratives and points to a way forward.
When it comes to New Orleans schools, who is making the choices?
In the weeks following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, New Orleans implemented significant changes to its education system. But the reforms may have excluded a lot of parents from decision-making.
Climate change and Hurricane Katrina: what have we learned?
The latest science on hurricanes and climate change explained – vital information for coastal regions to prepare for the effects of more intense storms.
In the Lower Ninth Ward, a museum works to preserve a culture washed away
Fearing their neighborhood's rich history would be forever lost in the wake of Katrina, residents teamed up with a group of volunteers to create a museum of living history.
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Assistant Professor of Law, Georgia State University
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John F. Smith Memorial Professor of Operations Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University
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Transect Ecologist, University of Adelaide
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Director of Food Innovation, University of Adelaide
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Director, Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute, University of Melbourne
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Emeritus professor, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University
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University Associate, Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre, University of Tasmania
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Head of Research, The Climate Council of Australia and Honorary Associate, Department of Environmental Sciences, Macquarie University
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Lecturer, College of Business and Economics, Australian National University
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Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership, University of New Orleans
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