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Potential Impact of Earthquakes During the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic
This article analyzes the potential impact that seismic events may have on the infection rate within regions afflicted by both epidemics and earthquakes. It also explores open software packages that can be employed to simulate the impact of futu...
When Emergencies and Disasters Collide
This article details the interaction between the responses to both the COVID-19 pandemic and the Magna earthquake in Utah. COVID-19 may have limited injuries or the loss of life during the earthquake, and it also enabled an early activation of t...
Caring for the Forgotten Children: Rebuilding Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria, Earthquakes, and COVID-19
This article focuses on mental health resiliency within child and adolescent groups as well as the general community members. Communities have vulnerabilities that are often displayed when being impacted by disasters and it is important to learn...
Guidance for Septic Systems Before, During, and After Winter Weather
This guide helps homeowners manage septic systems before, during, and after a winter weather event. This tool includes:Safety remindersRecommended steps for before, during, and after the winter seasonRecommended for homeowners who are managing s...
FEMA Hurricane Season After Action Report
This report provides the emergency management community with recommendations for areas of improvement based on the 2017 hurricanes season and includes information on: Scaling disaster Response Staffing Sustained Community Logistics Long...
Guidance for Septic Systems Before, During, and After an Earthquake
This guide provides information on caring for septic systems before, during, and after earthquakes. Recommended for disaster response professionals.Download...