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Resources by Topic: Emergency preparedness and response

Rural and Suburban Population Surge Following Detonation of an Improvised Nuclear Device: A New Model to Estimate Impact
Reports on a study to predict the consequences of an urban-to-rural evacuation following a nuclear terrorist attack. Examines the adverse effects that a mass exodus would have on the existing resources and infrastructure of destination communities, and highlights the need for effective advance planning for potential rural population surges resulting from disasters in urban areas.
Author(s): Michael Meit, Irwin Redlener, Thomas W. Briggs, et al.
Citation: Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 5, Suppl. 1
Date: 2011
Sponsoring organization: American Medical Association
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Preparedness and Response to a Rural Mass Casualty Incident: Workshop Summary
Discusses problems in contacting emergency medical services when incidents occur in rural areas, such as delayed assistance, limited or no cell phone service, limited access to land lines, no 911 service, transportation, lack of hospital resources, and distances between hospitals and incident sites.
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Author(s): Kristin Viswanathan, Theresa Wizemann, Bruce Altevogt
Date: 2011
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Rural Health Roundtables: A Strategy for Collaborative Engagement In and Between Rural Communities
Explores a strategy for relationship building within rural communities in order to overcome resource deficits when responding to public health emergencies and natural disasters.
Author(s): CL Pennel, SK Carpender, BJ Quiram
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 8(4), 1054
Date: 11/2008
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Urban to Rural Evacuation: Planning for Rural Population Surge
Analyzes the likelihood of urban evacuation to rural areas in disaster or emergency situations and provides recommendations for rural planning and response.
Author(s): Michael Meit, Thomas Briggs, Alene Kennedy
Date: 08/2008
Sponsoring organization: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
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Disaster Preparedness Training for Tribal Leaders
Describes a disaster preparedness training program for tribal leaders conducted in Arizona. Discusses the role of cultural competency, respect for tribal sovereignty, solicitation of historical examples of indigenous preparedness, and incorporation of tribal community networks in the success of the program.
Author(s): Wayne F. Peate, Jennie Mullins
Citation: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 3, 2
Date: 01/2008
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Rural Preparedness Planning Guide: Planning for Population Surge Following Urban Disasters
Assists rural and suburban preparedness officials and communities in developing and planning response plans to address the anticipated population surge of urban residents evacuating after a disaster.
Date: 2008
Sponsoring organization: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
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Spontaneous Evacuation Following a Dirty Bomb or Pandemic Influenza: Highlights from a National Survey of Urban Residents' Intended Behavior
Reports results of a national survey to assess the evacuation intentions of urban citizens following emergency scenarios. Includes information on how likely it would be for evacuees to go to a rural or urban area. Discusses the potential impact of an urban evacuation on rural areas.
Author(s): Michael Meit, Thomas Briggs, Alene Kennedy, Janet Sutton, Jacob Feldman
Date: 11/2007
Sponsoring organization: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
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Urban-to-Rural Evacuation: Planning for Population Surge
Discusses disaster planning and how rural preparedness officials face significant informational, organizational, and infrastructural constraints in their abilities to prepare for a potential population surge from urban areas.
Author(s): Michael Meit, Alene Kennedy, Thomas Briggs
Date: 04/2007
Sponsoring organization: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
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Partnering to Achieve Rural Emergency Preparedness: A Workbook for Healthcare Providers in Rural Communities
Provides a tool to help Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), community health centers, migrant health centers, and hospitals develop effective community emergency preparedness plans. Encourages a collaborative approach with coordination between community leaders and healthcare facilities.
Date: 2007
Sponsoring organization: Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health
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Disaster Recovery in Rural Communities: A Case Study of Southwest Louisiana
Provides a descriptive case study that describes the disaster recovery and rebuilding process in the three parishes in South Louisiana that were hardest hit by Hurricane Rita in 2005.
Author(s): Deborah M. Tootle
Citation: Southern Rural Sociology, 22(2), 6-27
Date: 2007
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