Building Resilience in the Wake of Recovery [Closed Captioning available in English and Spanish as interviews were conducted in both languages] [Subtítulos disponibles en inglés y español ya que las entrevistas se realizaron en ambos idiomas] In Phase 2 of the RCRC Initiative, NCDP now works with four disaster-affected communities in North Carolina and Puerto Rico. Their experiences have shaped the value … Continue reading “Building Resilience in the Wake of Recovery” Learn More
Q&A: The Resilient Children, Youth, and Communities Study (RCYC) This Q&A will provide useful information about this project which aims to learn more about the long-term impact of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on various communities in southeast Louisiana. Learn More
Covering Recovery- Finding News in the Aftermath of Disaster On October 11, 2016, the Covering Recovery Project, a joint initiative of the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma and the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, hosted its inaugural lunchtime colloquium at the Columbia Journalism School. The discussion explored innovative approaches to storytelling and under-reported policy debates. This is a live stream recording of the … Continue reading “Covering Recovery- Finding News in the Aftermath of Disaster” Learn More
IRE16: Investigating in the Wake of Disaster - Special Message As Dr. Redlener was unable to attend #IRE16 in person this year, he recorded a special message for all the attendees of the 2016 Investigative Reporters and Editors conference and in particular for the panel hosted by the Dart Center, Columbia University. This content is particularly pertinent for all journalists with an interest in covering … Continue reading “IRE16: Investigating in the Wake of Disaster – Special Message” Learn More
Study Conducted on NJ Residents Post-Sandy On August 10th, 2014, NBC10 followed the Sandy Child & Family Health Study (S-CAFH) into the field to showcase how the efforts of our team will lead to improved disaster response and recovery in New Jersey. The story also highlights the personal connection our field team has to the impacts of Hurricane Sandy. Source: NBC10 Learn … Continue reading “Study Conducted on NJ Residents Post-Sandy” Learn More
SHOREline KickOff Summit SHOREline is a youth empowerment program that seeks to provide an opportunity to make fundamental changes in the lives of youth, their families, their communities, and beyond. Follow the SHOREline team as they kick off the inaugural year of the SHOREline project in Long Beach, MS. Learn more: shoreline.ncdp.columbia.edu Learn More
Harlem building collapse: Disaster journalism & long-term impacts Irwin Redlener, MD was interviewed by Gene Policinski, host of the Journalism Works radio program on March 14, 2014. Dr. Redlener discussed the long-term impacts of the recent gas explosion in Harlem, New York City, and addressed the socioeconomic needs of communities as they recover from disasters. Dr. Redlener also focuses on best practices for journalists after … Continue reading “Harlem building collapse: Disaster journalism & long-term impacts” Learn More
Life Story Project: Life Stories & Disaster Recovery Does telling one’s ‘life story’ accelerate recovery from a disaster? The objective of the proposed Life Story Project was to allow residents of the Gulf Coast who were displaced or greatly impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to tell their life story in a therapeutic manner. This study’s primary objectives were to (1) establish the feasibility … Continue reading “Life Story Project: Life Stories & Disaster Recovery” Learn More
TED Talk: The Human Dimensions of Disaster Recovery In this TEDx NOLA talk, Dr. Irwin Redlener describes how improved coordination of intelligence services, enhanced detection of biological agents, and better infrastructure capacity can enable the public health sector to work more effectively. He also talks about the need for mobile medical care, electronic medical records, and further preparation for medical healthcare facility evacuations. Learn More
