Emergency Preparedness

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Because natural and manmade disasters can occur at any time, individuals, communities, and governments must be prepared. RAND has developed guidelines for individual preparedness in response to terrorist attacks; evaluated, modeled, and enhanced preparedness policy options for government officials at all levels; and recommended actions that communities should take to prepare for bioterrorist attacks, pandemic flu outbreaks, and other large-scale emergencies.

Research conducted by: RAND Health; RAND Infrastructure, Safety, and Environment; International Programs; RAND Gulf States Policy Institute; RAND National Security Research Division; Homeland Security and Defense Center

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Simple Steps for Preparedness and Response to Terrorist Attacks

Individuals can take simple steps to protect themselves from the harmful effects of potential terrorist attacks involving chemical, radiological, nuclear, and biological weapons.

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Interactive Guide Helps Child-Serving Organizations Prepare for Emergencies — Nov 10, 2011

The Promising Practices Network has developed an emergency planning guide that presents high-priority preparedness activities and documents to help child-serving organizations customize their emergency plans.

Research Center Focuses on Homeland Security and Defense — Jan 31, 2010

The Homeland Security and Defense Center conducts analysis to prepare and protect communities and critical infrastructure from natural disasters and terrorism and is a joint effort of the RAND National Security Research Division and RAND Infrastructure, Safety and Environment.

Exploring Injury and Disability Among California Public Safety Employees — Nov 19, 2008

Public safety officers have much higher incidence and cost of injuries that result in disability retirement than other public employees. RAND research helped the Commission on Health and Safety Workers' Compensation and the California legislature in their efforts to provide adequate workers' compensation and disability benefits.

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Daniel Waxman

Assistant Policy Analyst

Prior to coming to RAND, Daniel Waxman spent many years practicing emergency medicine and cardiology in New York City. He continues to practice emergency medicine on a part-time basis.

Brian A. Jackson

Senior Physical Scientist

Brian A. Jackson

Brian A. Jackson is a senior physical scientist at the RAND Corporation and a professor at the Pardee RAND Graduate School. His research focuses on homeland security and terrorism preparedness. His areas of examination have included safety management in large-scale emergency response operations,…

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