By Regina Quadir
A recent national poll by Adelphi University Center for Health Innovation surveyed 1,000 Americans about their personal preparedness behaviors and the results show that we’re not ready:
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Startling Facts You Should Know About Disaster Preparedness
Categories: General, Preparedness, Response
July 25th, 2012 4:37 pm ET - Blog Administrator
Disaster Recovery – An Emotional Response
Categories: General, Natural Disasters, Response
July 13th, 2012 12:36 pm ET - Blog Administrator
The effects of a disaster are not always physical. Houses and roads can be rebuilt and physical wounds will heal, but the emotional scars from a disaster can often be harder to fix.
In 2008 Cedar Rapids, Iowa experienced extreme flooding that wiped out businesses and homes, disrupting daily life and displacing residents. While other groups work on rebuilding the physical structures damages during the floods, the Upper Midwest Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Center (UMPERLC) has been developing resources to prepare communities for the emotional and psychological needs following a disaster.
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