Meet the Scientist with Geoknowledgy: Thalia Balkaran
In Focus
Climate Change
Designing Impactful Climate Literacy Education for Emergency Management—and Beyond. Read more.
Silver Book Award Winner!
Catastrophic Incentives: Why Our Approaches to Disasters Keep Falling Short. Read more.
Dr. Thalia Balkaran
International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Read more.
2023 State Policy Report
State trends in climate and disaster legislation. Read more.
Supporting Tribal Nation Resilience
NCDP is kicking off a new training program aimed at supporting Tribal resilience with support from FEMA. Read more.
UN Climate Change Conference – COP28
Jeff Schlegelmilch shares his plans for COP28. Read more.
New NCDP FEMA Training Learning Management System
Discover enhanced features and take newly released trainings. Learn more.
The beginnings of NCDP
Reflections from Founding Director Dr. Redlener. Read more.
Adult Climate Literacy Study
Turkey Earthquake Recovery
Jeff Schlegelmilch writes why the earthquake in Turkey still matters. Read more.
Catastrophic Incentives
Jeff Schlegelmilch explores why society is underprepared for natural and human-made disasters. Read more.
Are disasters natural?
NCDP experts join the virtual discussion on Oct. 11. Learn more.
Disaster Relief and Budget Shutdown
The Disaster Relief Fund is nearly empty with a government shutdown pending. Read more about what it means here.
Sept. 27 – Applying the RCRC Initiative in the Caribbean
Building child-focused resilience in the Kalinago Territory, Dominica. Learn more.
How California cities prepared and fared
Tropical Storm Hilary. Read more.
Op-ed: Just ask Vermont
Climate mitigation alone doesn’t address extreme events. Read more.
Trade facilitation and disaster resilience
El Niño is a harsh reminder that trade is essential for disaster planning. Read more.
Disaster Resilience Bills
State legislatures will continue to enact disaster policies in 2023. Read more.
Smoke Risks and the Most Vulnerable
NCDP’s director discusses the risks of smoke exposure and how we stay safe.
NHI v2.0
NCDPs Natural Hazards Index v2.0 provides updated local data to help communities prepare.
Dealing with Disasters
Joshua DeVincenzo discusses preparing for disasters.
Ramifications of the digital divide:
Book chapter release on cognitive development and school preparedness
Bridging the digital divide:
Book chapter release: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on K-12 US schools
High School Program in Chile & Argentina
Antonia Samur will teach students about the challenges of climate change & other disasters in Chile.
Want to make a difference this summer?
Summer High School Immersion Program in Vermont
Meet two instructors, Josh DeVincenzo and Sandra Goldmark.
Why It’s So Hard to Be Prepared for Disasters
NCDP director Jeff Schlegelmilch explains.
New Training Grant
NCDP has won a training grant on climate resilience and equitable disaster response. Read more.
Preparing for Compounding Crises
Staff shortages and cyber-attack vulnerability in the era of COVID-19. Read more.
2023 Legislative Season
What climate resilience policies are in store for state legislatures? Read about it here.
Calling Teachers & Undergraduates
We are seeking a 2023 summer intern to support a National Science Foundation grant researching climate and communities. Learn more.
State Policy Report – Disaster Resilience
New report details state policy trends in disaster resilience. Read more.
NDEM Expo, NYC, Nov. 16-17, 2022
We are organizing various sessions on the topics of disasters and emergency management. Learn more.
Webinar – 1:00 PM, Nov. 1, 2022
Join us virtually to hear “How to Plan for Disaster Housing Recovery” with Thomas Chandler, PhD.
Hurricane Ian’s Aftermath
Factors that complicate decisions. Read more.
Remote Work and Climate Change
Considerations for grid resilience in the 21st century. Read more.
Food Security, Equity, and Private-Public Partnerships
Sept. 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM ET Webinar
Join us virtually for “How to Create Food System Resilience in the Face of Disasters” with C&S Wholesale Grocers“.
Calling All Columbia Climate School Students
Submit your abstract on climate change and disaster management to present at the 2022 NDEM Expo.
Learn more.
MGT-472 Housing Disaster Recovery Training
Training for Dixie Fire survivors sheds light on the long road to recovery. Read how.
Where should you turn in case of a nuclear emergency?
Natalia Ryzak interviews Jeff Schlegelmilch on what to do. Watch now.
High School Pre-College Program
This fall, Joshua DeVincenzo will teach Climate Impacts: Uncovering (In)Justice in Disaster Preparedness and Recovery. Learn more.
Building Resilience in the Face of Climate Change
Jeff Schlegelmilch writes about what we need, who will need it, and how it needs to be integrated. Read how.
Are cities ready for extreme heat?
Jeff Schlegelmilch talks about what is needed. Read more.
To the UN’s GPDRR’s Meeting and Beyond
Josh DeVincenzo presented research on the economics of disaster preparedness to policy leaders and scholars throughout the globe. Read more.
Three Steps to Remember in a Nuclear Attack
Watch the PSA by NYC Emergency Management. Watch Dr. Redlener’s TedTalk on How to Survive a Nuclear Attack.
How to Prepare for a Hyperactive Hurricane Season
A question and answer interview with Jeffrey Schlegelmilch.
2022 Hurricane Season
Officials brace for what could be another busy hurricane season. Read more.
UN Disaster Risk Reduction Conference
Watch a special broadcast on 5/27/22 at 8 AM ET discussing “When avoiding disaster is the story”.
The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Parental education and child physical health study published following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
Rethinking Readiness
A talk with NCDP’s Jeff Schlegelmilch. Watch now.
Ukrainian Refugees In Poland
Dr. Redlener talks with MSNBC about the conditions of children refugees in Poland. Watch now.
NCDP In Madagascar
Hurricane simulation transforms into a real-life disaster response. Read more.
Two years into COVID-19
Where do we go from here? Read more.
International Women’s Day
See NCDP staff featured In the Columbia Climate School’s roundup of women leading the way in building a sustainable tomorrow.
Putin’s Nuclear Threats
Read the op-ed by Dr. Redlener on why we must take this seriously. Watch his TED talk on nuclear preparedness.
COVID-19, Politics, and Social Vulnerability Maps
Dr. Redlener and Sean Hansen explain these maps created by the Columbia Climate School. Read more.
The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
How the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill impacted the fishing industries, public health, and children. Read more.
Preparing for Cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar
The World Customs Organization, Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, and NCDP join efforts to support Madagascar for Cyclone Batsirai. Read more.
The Electrical Grid of the Future
Op-ed: To build a more resilient future for all, the electrical grid must be built around community needs. Read more.
Congressional Testimony on Disasters
NCDP Director testifies at a Congressional hearing on “Using Budget Principles to Prepare for Future Pandemics & Other Disasters”. Read the written testimony here.
Why COVID-19 Treatment Shouldn’t Slow Vaccination
Preventing COVID-19 this Holiday Season
WCBS 880 Podcast with Peter Haskell and Dr. Redlener. Listen now.
Covid-19 Decision Support
Data variability and contemporary COVID-19 decision support for a utility. Read more.
Examining the Dose-Response Relationship
Applying the disaster exposure matrix to understand the mental health impacts of Hurricane Sandy. Read more.
NDEM Expo, NYC, Nov. 17 – 18, 2021
We are organizing sessions on business continuity, risk management, housing disaster recovery, emergency management, utilities & communities, & more. Register today.
Utilities and Economic Resilience
How utilities can help communities build economic resilience to disasters: Part II? Read how in the latest blog post from experts at NCDP and ComEd.
Columbia Climate School Webinar – Oct. 18, 2021
Jeff Schlegelmilch joins a panel to discuss “Going to Extremes: Global Hazards and the Path to Resilience”. Learn more.
Founding Director Irwin Redlener
On the pandemic, harnessing celebrity fame, and public health activism. Read more.
NDEM Webinar – Sept. 22, 2021, 1 PM EST
Join NDEM Expo and Healthcare Ready’s Dr. Louissaint discussing supply chain resilience when disaster strikes webinar. Register here.
Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
NCDP Perspectives: Jonathan Sury & Jeff Schlegelmilch discuss what this day has meant and represents for the future of disaster management.
Twenty years after 9/11
How philanthropy and nonprofits aided recovery, join a joint NCDP and SPS webinar on September 9 at 6:30 PM. Click here to register
High School Immersion Program
How do high school students combat the climate crisis and plan for community resilience after a disaster? Read how.
Op-ed by Jeff Schlegelmilch
Lessons from Hurricane Ida on grid vulnerability to disasters. Read more.
Blog by Thessa Roy, Thomas Chandler, and Laudan Ghayebi
How can local communities address the needs of vulnerable populations prior to a disaster? Read more.
The Case for Disaster Risk Education
Op-ed: American Rescue Plan for Improving Disaster Risk Reduction Education. Read more.
Op-Ed – Dr. Redlener and Sean Hansen
In the US, wildfires are decimating the West and choking the East — it’s time for solutions. Read more.
Renewable Energy Magazine
The Resilient Power of Microgrids: From the South Side of Chicago to Patagonia – In English, In Spanish
Nautilus Book Award Winner
Dr. Redlener received the Gold Medal Nautilus Book Award for The Future of Us: What the Dreams of Children Mean for Twenty-First-Century America.
Vaccines for All
Cher donates a COVID-19 testing and vaccination bus to the NYC Health + Hospitals Test & Trace Corps through CherCares with Dr. Redlener. Learn more.
Wind Beneath Our Wings Webinar
For educators and students in grades 6-9, June 24,
4 PM EDT with NCDP and ComEd. Register here.
Strong Science, Muddled Messaging
Op-ed by Dr. Redlener and Sean Hansen on the latest CDC guidance. Read more.
New Polling Brief
Fourteen months into the pandemic, what do we miss most? View the polling brief and read the blog.
New Op-Ed by Jeff Schlegelmilch and Shay Bahramirad
The electric grid of the future requires major upgrades — we must start today. Read more.
Measurement for Public Health Preparedness
Establishing the foundation for performance management for local public health preparedness. Read here.
Analytics for a Utility’s Response to COVID-19
This article reflects the initial setup and operations of frameworks utilizing analytics to support decision-making for a major US electric utility. Read it here.
RCRC Issue Briefs
NDEM Webinar
Rethinking Readiness in the Face of 21st-Century Disasters, April 28, 1 PM EDT. Register here.
Earth Day 2021
What can we learn from the past year? Read more.
How to prepare for a “megadisaster”?
Jeffrey Schlegelmilch discusses the cataclysmic events in Columbia Magazine that may threaten our future and how planning and research can help save us.
Op-Ed by Dr. Redlener and Sean Hansen
Despite July 4 timeline, the US is a long way from herd immunity. Read why.
COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Distribution
Jeffrey Schlegelmilch and Dr. Redlener weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and equity. Read more.
Analytics to Support a Utility’s Response to COVID-19
This article reflects the initial setup and operations of frameworks utilizing analytics to support decision-making for a major US electric utility. Read it here.
How do you build a more resilient energy grid?
Jackie Ratner, Jeff Schlegelmilch, and ComEd’s Daniel Kushner explain how. Read here.
COVID-19 Recovery Must Prioritize Children
Op-Ed: Dr. Redlener and Jeff Schlegelmilch discuss COVID-19 and children and propose five child-centric recovery objectives. Read here.
RCRC Issue Briefs
Revamp Disaster Management
Jeff Schlegelmilch proposes four ways the new administration should be planning for the next wave of disasters. Read here.
Op-Ed: Vaccine Equity and Trust
Jeff Schlegelmilch and Jonathan Sury discuss the strategic use of public data for equitable vaccine distribution. Read here.
Biden Must Be Ready for Disaster.
Op-ed by Irwin Redlener, Jeff Schlegelmilch, & Sean Hansen. Three key issues for Biden, read more.
FEMA Training
Click here for free economic and housing disaster recovery training in both virtual instructor-led and web-based formats.
Thanksgiving During a Pandemic
Irwin Redlener discusses steps to make this year’s Thanksgiving safe and happy. Read how.
Innovating food supply chains for COVID-19
Katie Murphy of C&S Grocers, and NCDP’s Jeff Schlegelmilch discuss COVID-19 lessons for food supply resilience in The Hill.
The Science Behind COVID-19
K-12 educators, join
Dr. Redlener and other experts on Dec. 5th to learn about the science behind the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn More.
Addressing Grid Vulnerabilities
Op-ed: Looking back won’t tell us everything we need to know about grid vulnerabilities – Read it here
Absenteeism Due to COVID-19
NEW ARTICLE: Current Data Gaps in Modeling Essential Worker Absenteeism Due to COVID-19 – Read it here
COVID-19 Response Resulted in 130K+ Avoidable Deaths
Report finds lives could have been saved if U.S. government response had followed International best practices.
Updated Book Release from Irwin Redlener
The Future of Us: What the Dreams of Children Mean for Twenty-First-Century America
Read more
Cher delivers a powerful PSA for Hidalgo County, TX
Cher, in collaboration with CherCares and PRRI, put together an important message for the residents of the hard-hit community from COVID-19.
COVID19: From Recovery to Resilience
Josh DeVincenzo will be teaching an online workshop that will be a multi-faceted learning experience on the emergency management challenges of COVID-19. Sign Up Today.
From 9/11 to COVID-19:
Old Habits, Lessons Learned, & Work to Be Done
Op-Ed by Jeff Schlegelmilch and Ellen P. Carlin. Nineteen years ago, the challenges of the new millennium began to show themselves in the most unspeakable of terms. Read more.
Is it okay to send my child to school?
What you need to know to make the best decision during this time of Covid-19, click here.
Talking to Kids about Covid-19
Covid-19 & Children Communications Guide
Talking to kids about Covid-19, a guide for healthcare providers. Access the guides: https://bit.ly/ncdp-gd-3
Reopening Schools
Op-Ed: Irwin Redlener weighs the pros and cons of when and how to reopen schools is fall. Read more.
Dealing with Megadisasters & Multifaceted Crises
ROROTOKO Interview with Jeff Schlegelmilch
ROROTOKO interviewed NCDP Director Jeff Schlegelmilch on his new book Rethinking Readiness from Columbia University Press. Read the interview here.
Health and Mental Health Impacts of Gulf Oil Spill
The Earth Institute’s State of the Planet Blog covered the publication of results of research led by Dr. Jaishree Beedasy on the impacts of the gulf oil spill on children. Read it here.
NCDP Leadership Transition
Deputy director Schlegelmilch will assume director position effective 7/1/20. Dr. Redlener to step down as director and receive senior research scholar appointment.
Today’s children are the pandemic generation.
Dr. Redlener & Children’s Health Fund EVP and co-founder Karen Redlener, co-pen op-ed sharing their concern for the future of today’s children. Read the WaPo piece here.
Work in the Time of Pandemic, Phase 1
Dr. Redlener releases “A Guide for Restoring the Economy that Matters Most to Americans” where he outlines the first phase of reopening America. Download the press release and letter to leaders.
The COVID-19 Death Undercount: Scarier Than You Think
Op-Ed: Dr. Redlener and Sean Hansen pen a new piece on true case fatality rates due to COVID-19 and poor accountability by states.
Redlener: Governors should ignore Trump’s advice
Read Dr. Redlener’s op-ed where he discusses our Nation’s uncertain path to reemergence without a vaccine and what states should do.
Children, Parents, & Coronavirus: A Guide
Children of Puerto Rico and #COVID-19
Join us for a live RCRC Initiative-led webinar series kicking off on 4/8/2020, in partnership with IDJ, that focuses on the unique needs of children in Puerto Rico.
Children’s Health Fund COVID-19 Response
Our colleagues at Children’s Health Fund are actively working to support health care workers during COVID-19. Learn more about their efforts.
Crisis Leadership for a Pandemic
In a new piece by Joe Pfeifer, NCDP’s Director of Crisis Leadership, he outlines principles learned from major disasters which apply to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Op-Ed: Coronavirus poses compounding risk to refugees
Read Dr. Redlener and Sean Hansen’s latest op-ed on how the coronavirus could worsen the predicament of Syrian refugees and what can be done to prevent it.
On the Watch: COVID-19
Stay up-to-date with NCDP’s commentary on the emerging situation of COVID-19. Read Dr. Redlerner’s latest update here.
How much should we worry about the new coronavirus?
Read Dr. Redlener’s new op-ed in The Hill where he walks us through the current and most pressing questions.
Research Counts: Building Child-Focused Resilience
Jeff Schlegelmilch and Jonathan Sury published an overview of the model and successes of the RCRC Initiative in the Natural Hazards Center’s Research Counts collection. Read it here.
California’s Opportunity to Build Resilience
A Philanthropic Approach for Emergent Response
NCDP staff published a Report From the Field on a new approach to disaster funding based on work in Hurricane Harvey. See the article here.
California blackouts are a planned disaster
We can’t plan recovery with unpredictable aid
The other existential threat candidates must confront
In his latest op-ed, Dr. Redlener talks about the increasing threat of nuclear war, and why it should be on the agenda for next president. Read it here.
Leading with Impact
NCDP Adjunct, Joe Pfeifer, is among the featured faculty for a 2-day workshop on leadership for complex challenges at the School of International and Public Affairs. More info here.
Mass Shootings: How to Reassure Children
In light of the recent shootings, Dr. Redlener offers guidance on how to proactively help children cope after the crisis. Read his perspective here.
Lessons Learned: Post-Disaster Cohort Studies
Jonathan Sury presented lessons learned from NCDP’s post-disaster cohort studies at a National Academies workshop on population monitoring after radiological disasters. Read the full report here.
Op-Ed: Call It What It Is-A Climate Crisis
Op-Ed: Deadly extreme weather is the new normal
In his latest piece in The Hill, deputy director Jeff Schlegelmilch discusses the recent outbreak of extreme weather, and what it means for resilience nationally. Read it here.
Op-Ed: The Deadly Cost of Failing Infrastructure
Irwin Redlener discusses infrastructure fragility and disaster resilience.
Jackie Ratner Awarded AGU Fellowship
Jackie Ratner was named as a Policy Fellow for the American Geophysical Union’s Voices for Science class of 2019. Read more about this prestigious fellowship here.
Climate Change and National Security
NCDP Deputy Director Jeff Schlegelmilch speaks on i24’s Stateside about the new White House Panel questioning the impact of climate change on national security. Watch it here.
Financing Catastrophe
Redlener reveals new looming crisis for migrant children
Feds could run out of room to shelter border kids in 30 days. Read the full op-ed here.
Redlener Statement: Let’s be clear, It’s not a prison
Elected officials must be accurate when discussing Texas facility run by BCFS. Read statement here.
Irwin Redlener decries use of tear gas on children.
Tear gas should never be used on children. Period. Read the full WaPo op-ed here.
RCRC Receives Prestigious Award, Additional Funding
The Resilient Children / Resilient Communities Initiative was recognized by the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation for Best Disaster Response and Community Resilience Program and has received an additional $1 million grant from GSK. See more here.
California Wildfires and Presidential Tweets
In his latest op-ed in The Hill, Jeff Schlegelmilch talks about the California wildfires and national preparedness strategy in the context of the President’s criticism of the state via twitter.
Hurricane Michael Education Continuity
Director Redlener pens new Daily Beast op-ed alerting leadership on the necessity of educational continuity post-disaster.
Hurricane Michael Vulnerability Maps
NCDP developed an interactive vulnerability mapping tool for Hurricane Michael to assist response and recovery efforts. It is available here.
Congressional Conference on Hurricane Maria
Dr. Redlener gave the keynote and Jeff Schlegelmilch spoke at a congressional conference marking the 1st anniversary of Maria. Watch it here.
Hurricane Florence
We have launched a new microsite focused on Hurricane Florence. The site contains a running list of NCDP staff in the media, mapping tools, and preparedness resources.
Five reasons not to underestimate Hurricane Florence
Jeff Schlegelmilch and Dr. Irwin Redlener pen a new op-ed in The Hill on why we should not underestimate Hurricane Florence.
Emergency management’s #MeToo moment
Jeff Schlegelmilch discusses emergency management’s #MeToo moment, and why organizational development is needed for the field in an op-ed in The Hill.
The Puerto Rico death toll will only get higher
Dr. Redlener pens an op-ed for the Washington Post on the latest report of Hurricane Maria deaths in Puerto Rico, and why this is an underestimate of the true impact.
Still in limbo a year after Harvey and Maria
Dr. Redlener writes about unfinished work for those affected by the 2017 hurricane season in an op-ed in The Hill.
US Remains Ill-prepared for Terror Attacks, Disasters
Climate change and heat crises: Are we prepared?
Op-Ed: Dr. Redlener and Jackie Ratner discuss the preparedness challenges we face as temperatures rise across the globe.
Dr. Redlener on separations as ‘child abuse’
Dr. Irwin Redlener talks about the trauma and impact on immigrant children that have been separated from their families and why it constitutes “child abuse and neglect by government on WNYC’s Brian Lehrer Show. Listen to the segment.
Jeff Schlegelmilch appointed as WELL concept advisor
Deputy director Jeff Schlegelmilch has been selected as a WELL advisor to help incorporate requirements that cultivate equitable, health promoting environments. Read more.
RCRC Toolbox Release
The RCRC initiative launched the RCRC Toolbox, a dynamic set of tools developed for communities to prepare for the needs of children after a disaster. Read the press release & watch introductory webinar.
Dr. Redlener on the dramatic cave rescue in Thailand
Dr. Redlener on MSNBC on the dramatic rescue to free the remaining children trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand. Watch the interview.
Dr. Redlener decries mistreatment of immigrant children
In an op-ed in the Daily Beast, Dr. Redlener lays out the profound trauma and neglect that detained immigrant children separated from their families could suffer, in the short and long-term. Read the op-ed.
Dr. Redlener speaks out on separation policy
Dr. Redlener decries the long-term negative impacts of the separation of migrant children from their parents, in an MSNBC interview. Watch the interview.
Op-Ed: We Can’t Just Rely on the Federal Government
In an op-ed in Fortune, Jeff Schlegelmilch argues for a more sustainable approach in managing 21st century disasters. Read op-ed.
Private sector responsibility for disaster readiness
Jeff Schlegelmilch discusses his observations from Texas and makes a case for new mechanisms for disaster financing. Read Hill op-ed.
NCDP advocates for child focused disaster resilience
NCDP invites you to a Congressional Briefing on Building Child Focused Disaster Resilient Communities on April 17, presented by the RCRC initiative. Details here.
Dr. Redlener: We still haven’t made things right in Flint
In a forceful op-ed in the Washington Post, Dr. Irwin Redlener highlights the ongoing unresolved drinking water crises and long-term impacts in Flint, MI. Read the op-ed.
CNN Op-Ed: Cape Town Water Shortage
In an op-ed for CNN, NCDP’s Jackie Ratner emphasizes the need for proper planning and mitigation to combat looming water shortages worldwide. Read the op-ed.
What to Do During a Nuclear Alert
Irwin Redlener, NCDP Director, shares what you should in the event of a nuclear alert in his latest op-ed in Time.
Live Stream: Planning for Urban Disaster Resilience
NCDP Deputy Director Jeff Schlegelmilch will be giving a public lecture on planning for urban disaster resilience at the Columbia Global Center in Beijing on 1/25. Learn more and register.
Climate Change and Natural Disasters
Global warming is increasingly contributing to extreme weather and natural disasters. Read more on the latest analysis from Stanford in the New York Times.
Impact of closing DHS labs to fund the border wall
Jeff Schlegelmilch discusses the impact to local responders in shuttering DHS laboratories to pay for the border wall in his latest op-ed in The Hill.
How to be ready in an age of low-tech terror
In light of the recent terror attack in NYC, NCDP Director Irwin Redlener and Deputy Director Jeff Schlegelmilch discuss personal preparedness in response to low-tech terrorism in their NY Daily News op-ed.
Costliest Hurricane Season Ever. Now What?
Jeff Schlegelmilch discusses why it makes good business sense to invest in community resilience in his latest op-ed for Fortune.
Hurricanes 2017: Directors’ Statements
Dr. Redlener & Jeff Schlegelmilch detail public health priorities in response/recovery in hurricane-ravaged areas. NEW: Concerns on PR death toll. Read statement.
Dr. Irwin Redlener on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Dr. Irwin Redlener helps Jimmy Kimmel and Guillermo prepare for a nuclear attack. Watch the clip.
We’re Not Prepared for the Next Public Health Emergency
Jeff Schlegelmilch and Dara Lieberman urge Congress to negotiate a better deal for our public health preparedness infrastructure. Read the op-ed in the Hill.
How to Survive a Nuclear Attack
In a TED talk, Dr. Irwin Redlener looks at some of history’s farcical countermeasures and offers practical advice on how to survive an attack. Watch the video.
Homeland Security too important to leave w/o a leader
Irwin Redlener & Jeff Schlegelmilch pen their latest op-ed in The Hill emphasizing why filling the DHS void is paramount the Nation’s resilience. Read here.
Joint Letter to Congress Supporting Emergency Fund
NCDP, along with 29 other organizations in the public health, healthcare, and research sectors, presented a letter to Congress conveying joint recommendations for a public health emergency response fund in the FY18 budget. Read the letter.
Call to Congress to Update US Emergency Fund
In an op-ed in The Hill, Jeff Schlegelmilch urges Congress to support public health emergency response funds. Read the op-ed.
Arkansans Ask: Children & Disasters
The Resilient Children / Resilient Communities Initiative was featured on an episode of AETN’s Arkansans Ask focusing on Children & Disasters. Watch the full episode here.
5 ways the budget could change disaster response
Jeff Schlegelmilch outlines 5 ways the president’s budget blueprint could change the way we respond to disasters in the Hill. Read the article.
Remarks on Biodefense and Budget Reform
Jeff Schlegelmilch provided remarks to the Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense Meeting to Discuss Budget Reform. Read the remarks.
NCDP at NACCHO Preparedness Summit
NCDP experts will be presenting at the NACCHO Public Health Preparedness Summit. Check out Tue 4/25 sessions: A-11 Using Real-Time Geospatial Social Media Data for Disaster Response and (B-2) Developing Community Resilience with a Special Focus on Child-Serving Institutions: Perspectives from Two Pilot Communities. Also visit our Booth # 307 in the Exhibit Hall on Wed and Thurs (4/26 and 4/27).
In a Disaster, Where Would Your Kids Go?
Jeff Schlegelmilch, Barbara Garbarino and Jennifer Smith discuss the RCRC initiative‘s work to promote child-focused disaster resilience in Putnam County, NY. Read the piece.
Citizen Preparedness for Nuclear Threats
Dr. Redlender issues a statement regarding what we need to know to prepare for growing threat.
Acts of terrorism and mass violence targeting schools
A global historical analysis and domestic preparedness implications for US schools. Read the full analysis for detailed findings.
Think of the children when disaster strikes
Jeff Schlegelmilch and Richard Serino pen an op-ed in The Hill advocating for bipartisan support for policy supporting the wellbeing of children in disaster situations. Read the op-ed.
Congress needs to act now to prevent another biodisaster
In an op-ed in The Hill, Jeff Schlegelmilch and Ellen P. Carlin argue that we are structurally and legislatively underprepared for biothreats, and action is needed. Read the op-ed.
NCDP Collaborates with RANE
NCDP has been collaborating with the Risk Assistance Network and Exchange (RANE) to share expertise on disaster preparedness and risk management. Listen to podcast interview ‘Are We Prepared for the Next Disaster?’ and watch video of NCDP Director Dr. Redlener and Jeff Schlegelmilch speaking at the RANE Network Summit.
4 ways Congress can hit the reset button on preparedness
Jeff Schlegelmilch and Irwin Redlener outline 4 top priorities for Congress to develop a legislative agenda around disaster preparedness and resilience in The Hill. Read the op-ed.
Importance of Childcare Providers in Disasters
Dr. Lori Peek delivered an inspirational keynote to the Arkansas Early Childhood Association. Watch the full talk here.
A Roadmap to Disaster Resilience for Our Children
Jeff Schlegelmilch and Erin Sehnert outline the ambitious goals of the Resilient Children Resilient Communities initiative in the Hill blog. Read the post.
Four Years Since Sandy: More to come
Watch this latest interview as Jeff Schlegelmilch helps us understand where we are 4 years after Sandy, and what the future holds with climate change.
NCDP Awarded $1.5M FEMA Training Grant
NCDP has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from FEMA to develop/deliver national trainings on economic recovery. Read the press release.
Changing Nature of Terrorism: What You Need to Know Now
Dr. Irwin Redlener provides guidance on coping with a local terror event caused by a “lone wolf” attacker or active shooter situation. Read post.
Op-Ed: Louisiana Awaits Help As Media Moves On
Dr. Irwin Redlener highlights the heartbreaking realities for the victims and survivors of the Louisiana floods in this Daily Beast piece. Read the article.
On the 15th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
A note from the directors reflecting on the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Read the note.
Keeping Kids Cool: Extreme Heat Tips
Download a new tipsheet of child-focused extreme heat guidelines appropriate for families, caregivers, and child-serving organizations.
NEW! Dr. Petkova on Heat Waves & Climate Change
Listen to Dr. Elisaveta Petkova interviewed on Public Radio International discussing heat waves, mortality projections, and protective measures. Listen to interview/read article.
Journal Article on Urban Heat-Related Mortality
Dr. Elisaveta Petkova et al publish comprehensive projections and estimates for NYC, under multiple population, adaptation, and climate scenarios. Read the article and press release.
Op-Ed on Domestic Terror and Political Implications
NCDP Director Irwin Redlener and Jeff Schlegelmilch write an op-ed on The Hill blog ‘Domestic Terror and the Race for the White House.’ Read the op-ed.
Covering Recovery
Dr. Irwin Redlener provides his insights to the media on a panel sponsored by the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma on covering recovery and the context, background, and challenges of preparing for major disasters. Read summary of key points and watch a new video highlighting 7 key issues.
Zika: A Rapidly Growing Global Biothreat
Read more on what we know so far about this emerging threat.
NEW! Training & Resources on Social Media
Click to access our free online certificate course COM 3305 ‘Social Media in Preparedness and Response’ and our video series on thought leadership and concepts in social media. Learn about this project.
New Hurricane Sandy Research
Click to download two new articles covering disaster funding and crisis decision-making.
New Report on US Preparedness
Read the full report on US attitudes about family preparedness, trust in government, climate change, terrorism and more.
NEW! Issue #27: Children & Disasters Bulletin
This special edition will focus on NCDP’s recently released research report and accompanying webinar, titled “Children in Disasters: Do Americans Feel Prepared?” Read the bulletin.
New Report on Terrorism
Anger Versus Fear: Perceptions of Terrorism Among the American Public. Download the full report including opinion breakdown by political affiliation.
Op-Ed on School Preparedness
New Op-Ed highlighting the need for National investment and stronger leadership in school preparedness featured on The Hill’s Congress Blog by Jeff Schlegelmilch, Erin Sehnert, and Irwin Redlener.
Preparedness Summit 2016
Join us at #prep16 Tuesday 4/19 1:30PM and Thursday 4/21 8:30AM. Visit us at booth 611.
In Memoriam: Dr. Robert Kanter (1949-2016)
Our longtime friend, colleague, artist, and editor of NCDP’s Children & Disasters bulletin Dr. Robert Keene Kanter passed away on March 29th, 2016. Read more.
Dr. Redlener speaks on Children and the Migrant Crisis
Dr. Irwin Redlener speaks on fragility, conflict, and disaster risk pertaining to children in the global migration crisis at the World Bank Group’s Fragility, Conflict, and Violence Forum on March 1. See details of the event and read Dr. Redlener’s statement.
Op-Ed on Zika Funding
Jeff Schlegelmilch and Dr. Irwin Redlener discuss why emergency funding for Zika is necessary, but it shouldn’t be. Read the op-ed on ‘The Hill’.
WEBINAR: National Survey Findings
A webinar event recorded live on February 9 discusses findings from our new study on whether American households are prepared for disasters, and if children’s needs are being met. Click here to view the webinar and report.
On the Watch: Zika Virus
Follow along as NCDP tracks the Zika virus On the Watch.
Op-Ed: Flint Crisis
Dr. Redlener discusses the sheer magnitude of the disaster, the required response, and the legacy this may leave on Flint’s children. Read the Op-Ed.
NEW! Issue #26: Children and Disasters Bulletin
In this special year-ending edition of the Children & Disasters bulletin, Dr. Irwin Redlener provides reflections and recommendations on the global migrant crisis pertaining to children. Read the bulletin.
Op-Ed on Paris Attacks
Jeff Schlegelmilch writes on the Paris attacks and the implications and timelines for preparedness in the US on ‘The Hill’ blog. Read post.
NCDP at APHA 2015
Dr. Thomas Chandler presents on ‘Visualizing Location Based Social Media Data’ (project info) at the 143rd Annual APHA meeting in Chicago, IL. Read the abstract.
Ebola: One Year Later
Jeff Schlegelmilch re-examines the role of the private sector in disaster response, in light of the Ebola crisis. Read his blog post on The Hill.
Growing Up in an Era of Extreme Events
Recent seminar featuring NCDP and EI researchers. View event homepage for more info or to watch recorded event.
Issue #25: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter on the Oregon school shootings, disease and vaccination updates, and more. Read the bulletin.
How the World Is Failing a Generation of Lost Kids
Dr. Irwin Redlener on the international migrant crisis. Read op-ed in the Daily Beast.
NEW! Issue #24: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter discusses WHO Ebola response, pediatric hospital surge capacity, and more. Read the bulletin.
Climate Change & Public Health Adaptation
Drs. Petkova and Redlener co-author a paper highlighting the health impacts of climate change. Read the press release and full article.
S-CAFH Special Edition: Children & Disasters Bulletin
In this special edition, we discuss the Sandy Child & Family Health (S-CAFH) Study and its newly released findings. Read the bulletin.
The Lingering Effects of Superstorm Sandy: New Findings
Findings from the Sandy Child and Family Health (S-CAFH) study just released. Read the press release and the briefing reports.
Dr. Redlener on the health impacts of drought
NCDP Director Dr. Irwin Redlener interviewed by ‘The Nation’ magazine on drought-related public health impacts. Read the interview.
Issue #22: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter on vaccinations for California schoolchildren, Nepal child exploitation, Ebola, MERS, and more. Read the bulletin.
Shared Barriers & Hospital Workers’ Willingness to Work
Jonathan Sury, MPH, co-authored a publication examining individual characteristics & geographic factors which may impact worker absenteeism.
NCDP, Save the Children, & GSK Launch Initiative
The Resilient Children / Resilient Communities initiative focuses on child-centered disaster planning and resilience in communities. Learn more.
Issue #21: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter on the Nepal earthquake, the Amtrak crash, infectious disease updates, and more. Read the bulletin.
Issue #20: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter on the Nepal earthquake, childcare centers and disaster preparedness, and more. Read the bulletin.
Preparedness Summit
Join NCDP at this year’s Preparedness Summit. Click to learn more about live workshops and presentations.
Issue #19: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter on the National Health Security Strategy Plan, infectious disease updates, and more. Read the bulletin.
Op-Ed: DC’s Metro Calamity
A Lesson in Preparation and Response by Dr. Redlener. Read now.
Issue #18: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter presents an infectious disease roundup, pediatric preparedness resources, toxic stress in children, and more. Read the bulletin.
NCDP Director speaks out on measles vaccine crisis
Dr. Irwin Redlener provides expert pediatric advice on the measles vaccine. Read more.
Issue #17: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Ebola, measles, and beyond; drought impacts; decontamination guidance, and more from Dr. Bob Kanter. Read the bulletin.
Issue #16: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Updates on disease outbreaks, disasters and everyday care of children, decline in local hospital preparedness, and more. Read the bulletin.
SHOREline Capstone Documentary
New mini-documentary chronicles the SHOREline Capstone event. Watch now.
Dr. Redlener’s CNN Op-Ed
Ebola headlines in U.S. may have receded, but it’s a mistake to think that the threat is gone. Read Dr. Redlener’s op-ed.
NEW Issue #15: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter on the Ebola epidemic, FAQs, and latest research, and more. Read this issue.
NEW Ebola Perspective
NCDP’s Elisaveta Petkova discusses lessons for future outbreaks and why the President’s funding proposal is a right step. Read perspective.
NEW Issue #14: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter provides updates on the Ebola epidemic, polio, measles, chikungunya, and pertussis. Read this issue.
Sandy – 2 Years Later
2 years after Superstorm Sandy made landfall, communities are still struggling to rebuild. Read more.
Katrina/Sandy Youth Dialogue
On Sandy’s 2-year anniversary, Gulf Coast & NYC SHOREliners find common ground in hurricane recovery. Watch now or read more. View Press Release.
Dr. Redlener’s Ebola op-ed on CNN
Dr. Irwin Redlener discusses the Ebola public health crisis in a CNN op-ed. Read article.
Ebola in Perspective
Read the latest NCDP perspectives, media, conference, and “Myths vs. Reality” on the Ebola outbreak. Read more.
Science Preparedness
Watch Dr. Abramson discuss Science Preparedness and Public Health Practice and Increasing Coordination to Improve Disaster Response.
NEW! Issue #13: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter reviews current outbreaks, ebola genomic surveillance, and more. Read this issue.
On the Watch: Ebola
Follow up-to-date news and commentary regarding the Ebola outbreak. Read more.
Anti-Islamic Hate Crime & Enduring Effects of 9/11
On 9/11, Dr. Lori Peek, describes the aftereffects of the terrorist attacks for the Muslim community. Read here.
Disaster Planning for Vulnerable Populations
Read Levin, Berliner, and Merdjanoff’s new article “Leveraging Community Human Service Organizations Direct Service Delivery Personnel.” Download now.
NEW Issue #12: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter reviews current outbreaks, critical care guidance in a disaster, and addresses ventilator allocation during a pandemic. Read this issue.
NEW Issue #11: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter reviews current outbreaks, long-term impacts of Katrina, and hospital preparedness cuts. Read Bulletin.
NCDP & Rutgers Launch Sandy Recovery Study
The S-CAFH study is focused on the long-term effects of Hurricane Sandy in NJ. Read press release.
NCDP Director Appointed Special Advisor to Mayor
NCDP Director Dr. Irwin Redlener has been appointed special advisor to Mayor Bill de Blasio for emergency management and planning. Read the press release.
NEW Issue #10: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter on infectious outbreaks, critical incident registry, transforming adult ICUs to pediatric ICUs, and more. Read bulletin.
Children’s Health Fund pledges $2.5 million to NCDP
The Children’s Health Fund recently announced its renewed support for NCDP with a $2.5 million pledge. Read more.
NEW Issue #9: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter on polio, pediatric anthrax, college preparedness, and more. Read bulletin.
On the Watch: MERS-CoV
Read up-to-date news as we follow this emerging topic.
School Interventions After the Joplin Tornado
Drs. Kanter & Abramson highlight importance of schools post-disaster. Download here.
NEW Issue #8: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter on MERS, Tamiflu, and research vs. practice. Read bulletin.
Disasters: The Wake-Up Calls That Never Happen
Dr. Irwin Redlener discusses how some events fail to trigger better preparedness. Listen now.
SHOREline Kickoff Video
See the SHOREline team and youth kickoff this exciting project. Watch the video now.
NEW Issue #7: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter on the measles outbreak in NYC, IV saline shortages, tuberculosis in children etc. Read bulletin.
Good Practices for Journalists, Post-Disaster
Dr. Irwin Redlener was interviewed by Newseum’s ‘Journalism/Works’ on good practices for journalists after a disaster. Listen to the interview.
East Harlem Building Collapse
Check out our ‘News’ section for expert commentary in the media by NCDP Director Dr. Irwin Redlener.
NEW Issue #6: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter on child and infant mortality in Detroit, school emergency preparedness resources etc. Read bulletin.
NEW Issue #5: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter on the impact of the West Virginia chemical spill, pediatric triage in a mass casualty etc. Read bulletin.
Issue #4: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter discusses Typhoon Haiyan recovery, mass tuberculosis exposure, and more. Read bulletin.
After Superstorm Sandy: Lessons Learned
NCDP co-hosted a high-level conference on bolstering health system & service resilience. Learn more.
Issue #3: Children & Disasters Bulletin
Dr. Bob Kanter identifies key pediatric issues after Typhoon Haiyan, and more. Read bulletin.
Typhoon Haiyan: Guidance for Journalists
NCDP Director Dr. Irwin Redlener recommends a five-point disaster agenda for journalists. Read more.
Posse Founder Speaks to SHOREliners
Debbie Bial inspires SHOREliners with the power of groups. Watch here.
Superstorm Sandy Recovery
NCDP Directors discuss Sandy recovery, one year later. Read Commentary.
At The Crossroads of Long-term Recovery
Joplin case study just released. Access the report.
Children & Disasters Bulletin Launch
Explore our new offering and sign-up for future releases. Read the Bulletin.
Preparedness Wizard
Create a personal emergency preparedness plan NOW! Launch Wizard.
Avian Flu Research and Biosecurity
NCDP’s Derrin Culp opines on avian flu virus research and biosecurity. Read more.
38th Annual Natural Hazards Workshop
NCDP had a strong presence at the 38th Annual Natural Hazards Workshop in Boulder, Colorado. Read more
IOM Workshop
NCDP delivered a keynote address, anchored a panel, and featured a white paper on PRR for Children & Families. Read more.
Boston Explosions
Commentary from Irwin Redlener, MD on the Boston Explosions and resources on emergency response, talking to children, and citizen responsibility.
Lessons not learned: Insider threats in pathogen research
Research Associate Derrin Culp MIA, MCRP authored this Op-Ed in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.
Behind the Backlash
Visiting Faculty Dr. Lori Peek’s latest book ‘Behind the Backlash‘ seeks to explain why blame and scapegoating occur after a catastrophe.
Climate Change: The Nurse Role in Practice and Policy
In this seminal textbook, Karen L. Levin, RN, MPH, MCHES and Thomas Chandler, PhD, have authored a chapter entitled ‘Climate Change and the Nurse’s Role in Policy and Practice’. Read more.
Mobile Research in the Gulf
The Gulf Coast Population Impact Project: Focus on Mobile Data Collection. The NCDP Research team uses mobile technology for rapid data collection in the field. Read more