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Scott, George A. – US Government Accountability Office, 2011
In August and September 2005, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated large portions of the U.S. Gulf Coast, resulting in nearly 2,000 deaths and severe damage to 305,000 houses and apartments. Thousands of families relocated to communities throughout the United States and enrolled their children in local public or private schools. Some families…
Descriptors: Natural Disasters, Weather, Emergency Programs, Federal Aid
Childers, Wendy; Alperin, Melissa; Miner, Kathleen R. – American Journal of Health Education, 2005
In order to maintain a strong front against both terrorist and natural threats, it is incumbent upon the public health system to employ workers who possess the skills and knowledge required to protect the health of the nation. The aim of this study is to contribute to an understanding of the learning needs of the public health workforce as the…
Descriptors: Health Personnel, Terrorism, Needs Assessment, Public Health