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The Disaster Relief Fund is nearly empty with a government shutdown pending. Read more about what it means here.

We are organizing sessions on business continuity, risk management, housing disaster recovery, emergency management, utilities & communities, & more. Register today.

Katie Murphy of C&S Grocers, and NCDP’s Jeff Schlegelmilch discuss COVID-19 lessons for food supply resilience in The Hill.

The Future of Us: What the Dreams of Children Mean for Twenty-First-Century America
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ROROTOKO interviewed NCDP Director Jeff Schlegelmilch on his new book Rethinking Readiness from Columbia University Press. Read the interview here.

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.

Deputy director Schlegelmilch will assume director position effective 7/1/20. Dr. Redlener to step down as director and receive senior research scholar appointment.

Our colleagues at Children’s Health Fund are actively working to support health care workers during COVID-19. Learn more about their efforts.

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.

Stay up-to-date with NCDP’s commentary on the emerging situation of COVID-19. Read Dr. Redlerner’s latest update here.

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.

Jeff Schlegelmilch and Irwin Redlener pen an op-ed in The Hill on how the recent wildfires in California also creates an opportunity to build a new kind of resilience. Read it here.

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.

In their latest op-ed in The Hill, Jeff Schlegelmilch and Irwin Redlener discuss the impacts of the California blackouts, and the true costs of avoiding a greater disaster. Read it here.

In his latest op-ed, Jeff Schlegelmilch discusses why the complexity of federal recovery programs hinders their efficacy. Read it here.

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.

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.

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.

NCDP staff pen an op-ed in The Guardian that we are no longer looking at climate change, rather a climate crisis. Read it here.

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.

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.

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.

In their latest piece in The Hill, Jeff Schlegelmilch and Rachel Alter discuss how we pay for disasters, and what it means for building resilience. Read more here.

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.

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.

NCDP developed an interactive vulnerability mapping tool for Hurricane Michael to assist response and recovery efforts. It is available here.

Dr. Redlener gave the keynote and Jeff Schlegelmilch spoke at a congressional conference marking the 1^st anniversary of Maria. Watch it here.

Jeff Schlegelmilch and Dr. Irwin Redlener pen a new op-ed in The Hill on why we should not underestimate Hurricane Florence.

Jeff Schlegelmilch discusses emergency management’s #MeToo moment, and why organizational development is needed for the field in an op-ed in The Hill.

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.

Dr. Redlener writes about unfinished work for those affected by the 2017 hurricane season in an op-ed in The Hill.

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.

Deputy director Jeff Schlegelmilch has been selected as a WELL advisor to help incorporate requirements that cultivate equitable, health promoting environments. Read more.

Dr. Redlener on MSNBC on the dramatic rescue to free the remaining children trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand. Watch the interview.

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 decries the long-term negative impacts of the separation of migrant children from their parents, in an MSNBC interview. Watch the interview.

In an op-ed in Fortune, Jeff Schlegelmilch argues for a more sustainable approach in managing 21st century disasters. Read op-ed.

Jeff Schlegelmilch discusses his observations from Texas and makes a case for new mechanisms for disaster financing. Read Hill op-ed.

NCDP invites you to a Congressional Briefing on Building Child Focused Disaster Resilient Communities on April 17, presented by the RCRC initiative. Details here.

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.

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.

Irwin Redlener, NCDP Director, shares what you should in the event of a nuclear alert in his latest op-ed in Time.

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.

Global warming is increasingly contributing to extreme weather and natural disasters. Read more on the latest analysis from Stanford in the New York Times.

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.

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.

Jeff Schlegelmilch discusses why it makes good business sense to invest in community resilience in his latest op-ed for Fortune.

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 helps Jimmy Kimmel and Guillermo prepare for a nuclear attack. Watch the clip.

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.

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.

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.

In an op-ed in The Hill, Jeff Schlegelmilch urges Congress to support public health emergency response funds. Read the op-ed.

Jeff Schlegelmilch outlines 5 ways the president’s budget blueprint could change the way we respond to disasters in the Hill. Read the article.

Jeff Schlegelmilch provided remarks to the Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense Meeting to Discuss Budget Reform. Read the remarks.

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.

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 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.

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.

Jeff Schlegelmilch and Erin Sehnert outline the ambitious goals of the Resilient Children Resilient Communities initiative in the Hill blog. Read the post.

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 has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from FEMA to develop/deliver national trainings on economic recovery. Read the press release.

Dr. Irwin Redlener provides guidance on coping with a local terror event caused by a “lone wolf” attacker or active shooter situation. Read post.

Dr. Irwin Redlener highlights the heartbreaking realities for the victims and survivors of the Louisiana floods in this Daily Beast piece. Read the article.

A note from the directors reflecting on the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Read the note.

Listen to Dr. Elisaveta Petkova interviewed on Public Radio International discussing heat waves, mortality projections, and protective measures. Listen to interview/read article.

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.

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.

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.

Read more on what we know so far about this emerging threat.

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.

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 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.

Join us at #prep16 Tuesday 4/19 1:30PM and Thursday 4/21 8:30AM. Visit us at booth 611.

Our longtime friend, colleague, artist, and editor of NCDP’s Children & Disasters bulletin Dr. Robert Keene Kanter passed away on March 29^th, 2016. Read more.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

Jeff Schlegelmilch writes on the Paris attacks and the implications and timelines for preparedness in the US on ‘The Hill’ blog. Read post.

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.

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.

Dr. Bob Kanter on the Oregon school shootings, disease and vaccination updates, and more. Read the bulletin.

Dr. Irwin Redlener on the international migrant crisis. Read op-ed in the Daily Beast.

Dr. Bob Kanter discusses WHO Ebola response, pediatric hospital surge capacity, and more. Read the bulletin.

In this special edition, we discuss the Sandy Child & Family Health (S-CAFH) Study and its newly released findings. Read the bulletin.

Findings from the Sandy Child and Family Health (S-CAFH) study just released. Read the press release and the briefing reports.

Dr. Bob Kanter on vaccinations for California schoolchildren, Nepal child exploitation, Ebola, MERS, and more. Read the bulletin.

Dr. Bob Kanter on the Nepal earthquake, the Amtrak crash, infectious disease updates, and more. Read the bulletin.

Dr. Bob Kanter on the Nepal earthquake, childcare centers and disaster preparedness, and more. Read the bulletin.

Dr. Bob Kanter on the National Health Security Strategy Plan, infectious disease updates, and more. Read the bulletin.

Dr. Bob Kanter presents an infectious disease roundup, pediatric preparedness resources, toxic stress in children, and more. Read the bulletin.

Dr. Irwin Redlener provides expert pediatric advice on the measles vaccine. Read more.

Ebola, measles, and beyond; drought impacts; decontamination guidance, and more from Dr. Bob Kanter. Read the bulletin.

Updates on disease outbreaks, disasters and everyday care of children, decline in local hospital preparedness, and more. Read the bulletin.

New mini-documentary chronicles the SHOREline Capstone event. Watch now.

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.

Dr. Bob Kanter on the Ebola epidemic, FAQs, and latest research, and more. Read this issue.

NCDP’s Elisaveta Petkova discusses lessons for future outbreaks and why the President’s funding proposal is a right step. Read perspective.

Dr. Irwin Redlener discusses the Ebola public health crisis in a CNN op-ed. Read article.

Dr. Bob Kanter reviews current outbreaks, ebola genomic surveillance, and more. Read this issue.

On 9/11, Dr. Lori Peek, describes the aftereffects of the terrorist attacks for the Muslim community. Read here.

NCDP Director Dr. Irwin Redlener has been appointed special advisor to Mayor Bill de Blasio for emergency management and planning. Read the press release.

Dr. Bob Kanter on infectious outbreaks, critical incident registry, transforming adult ICUs to pediatric ICUs, and more. Read bulletin.

The Children’s Health Fund recently announced its renewed support for NCDP with a $2.5 million pledge. Read more.

Dr. Bob Kanter on polio, pediatric anthrax, college preparedness, and more. Read bulletin.

Dr. Bob Kanter on the measles outbreak in NYC, IV saline shortages, tuberculosis in children etc. Read bulletin.

Check out our ‘News’ section for expert commentary in the media by NCDP Director Dr. Irwin Redlener.

Dr. Bob Kanter on child and infant mortality in Detroit, school emergency preparedness resources etc. Read bulletin.

Dr. Bob Kanter on the impact of the West Virginia chemical spill, pediatric triage in a mass casualty etc. Read bulletin.

Dr. Bob Kanter discusses Typhoon Haiyan recovery, mass tuberculosis exposure, and more. Read bulletin.

NCDP co-hosted a high-level conference on bolstering health system & service resilience. Learn more.