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Emergency Response 10 Years After Katrina

In 2005, in the face of one of the largest natural disasters in U.S. history, Dr. Dan Sosin was called upon as a member of the United States Public Health Service to deploy to Louisiana and provide support to the state’s emergency response. Amidst the chaos and devastation from Hurricane Katrina, Dr. Sosin traveled to the state emergency operation center in Baton Rouge Read More >

August 28, 2015 by Blog Administrator1 Comment

General, natural disasters, preparedness, response

10 year anniversary, Emergengy response, Hurricane Katrina, louisiana, public health, Public Health Preparedness

Back to School–Be Prepared!

four children in front of school with bookbags

As school supplies are packed in backpacks, school bus schedules are double-checked, and the finishing touches are put on your kids first day of school outfit, make sure your emergency plans are in place. Did you know that emergency preparedness plays a major role in school life? Throughout the year, schools actively prepare for natural Read More >

August 4, 2015 by Blog Administrator4 Comments

General, preparedness

back to school, children, public health, school preparedness