Monthly Archives: January 2009
Report on States’ Pandemic Preparedness
With the change of administrations in Washington, it seems like a good time to do some evaluation. This report, released this month, gives an assessment of the operating plans the 50 states (as well as DC and the five U.S. … Continue reading
9-11 Health
I recently read this report, the first annual report on 9/11 Health, released by the World Trade Center Medical Working Group. It examines the overall effects of the 9/11 attacks on residents, responders and others. The report was part of … Continue reading
Heat Wave
(At least, that’s what 45f feels like when it’s been below freezing for a long, long time!) One of my guilty pleasures in life is watching the Weather Channel, especially their “When Weather Changed History” series. Last night’s episode was … Continue reading
2008 big year for earthquake fatalities worldwide
This just in, straight from the USGS: Earthquake Fatalities High in 2008 The number of earthquake-related fatalities across the world in 2008 — about 88,070 according to the USGS and confirmed by the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian … Continue reading