Gary Cecchine

Research

Aug 1, 2024

Assessing Public Reach of the 2023 National Test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) System: Results of a National Survey

The Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system targets alerts to mobile devices. The authors summarize how well U.S. citizens received a 2023 WEA test alert based on a nationally representative survey of the public directly following the alert.
Research

Jun 20, 2024

Opportunities for an Artificial Intelligence–Focused Research Hub in Jackson, Mississippi

In this report, the authors outline approaches to developing an artificial intelligence–focused research hub in Jackson, Mississippi. The analysis draws on a combination of a scoping literature review and interviews with key stakeholders.
Research

Sep 27, 2023

Syndromic Surveillance 2.0: Emerging Global Surveillance Strategies for Infectious Disease Epidemics

To aid in the detection of emerging epidemics and pandemics, researchers investigate the effectiveness of the newest syndromic surveillance strategies — those designed to identify outbreaks before clinical data are available.
Expert Insights

Sep 6, 2023

Existing and Emerging Topics and Potential Priorities for the Safety and Security of the Maritime Environment

This Perspective summarizes key existing and emerging maritime safety and security topics for policymakers and highlights some important considerations for technological modernization to support homeland security missions in this space.
Research

Aug 31, 2021

Developing the Great Lakes National Center of Expertise for Oil Spill Preparedness and Response: An Opportunity to Reduce Risk and Impacts of Future Spills in Freshwater

In 2016, Congress directed the U.S. Coast Guard to establish the Great Lakes National Center of Expertise for Oil Spill Preparedness and Response. This report makes recommendations for the center, its staffing, potential partnerships, and location.
Commentary

Nov 9, 2020

What's Missing From Community Disaster Response? The Whole Community

Across the United States, significant gaps exist in disaster response needs and capabilities. Community volunteers have stepped up to fill those gaps where possible. They may need more support and resources.
Research

Sep 16, 2020

Advancing Community Resilience Research and Practice: Moving from "Me" to "We" to "3d"

In this article, we provide a rationale for moving research and practice towards an adaptive systems framework, drawing on the cascading challenges that Gulf of Mexico coastal communities have endured since the 2010 Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill disaster.
Commentary

May 4, 2020

Planning for the Upcoming Hurricane Season in Light of COVID-19

What if Hurricane Katrina had hit during a pandemic? Emergency planners can prepare for this scenario by evaluating current response system capacity, evacuation and sheltering procedures, food and supply issues, and more.
Research

Jun 22, 2016

Enhancing Military–Civilian Medical Synergies: The Role of Army Medical Practice in Civilian Facilities

RAND researchers assessed Army medical practice in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and non-Veterans Affairs civilian facilities and suggested opportunities for improving military-civilian synergies.
Research

Oct 29, 2013

The U.S. Military Response to the 2010 Haiti Earthquake: Considerations for Army Leaders

This report describes how the U.S. military responded to the 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti, and it presents recommendations for improving military foreign humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
Commentary

Nov 1, 2012

In Wake of Hurricane Sandy, Look to Louisiana for Lessons

Just as public agencies across the country conducted terrorism risk assessments in the wake of 9/11, a comprehensive infrastructure assessment may be in order to understand natural hazard risks and the potential exacerbating effects of climate change, write Gary Cecchine, David Groves, and Jordan Fischbach.
Commentary

Aug 29, 2012

Has the Gulf Coast Learned Katrina's Lessons in Time for Isaac?

Seven years after Hurricane Katrina, it's clear that New Orleans and other cities along the Gulf Coast are applying what they learned then in preparation for Hurricane Isaac, write Gary Cecchine and Jordan R. Fischbach.

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Assessing Public Reach of the 2023 National Test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) System: Results of a National Survey

Opportunities for an Artificial Intelligence–Focused Research Hub in Jackson, Mississippi

Syndromic Surveillance 2.0: Emerging Global Surveillance Strategies for Infectious Disease Epidemics

Existing and Emerging Topics and Potential Priorities for the Safety and Security of the Maritime Environment

Developing the Great Lakes National Center of Expertise for Oil Spill Preparedness and Response: An Opportunity to Reduce Risk and Impacts of Future Spills in Freshwater

What's Missing From Community Disaster Response? The Whole Community

Advancing Community Resilience Research and Practice: Moving from "Me" to "We" to "3d"

Planning for the Upcoming Hurricane Season in Light of COVID-19

Enhancing Military–Civilian Medical Synergies: The Role of Army Medical Practice in Civilian Facilities

The U.S. Military Response to the 2010 Haiti Earthquake: Considerations for Army Leaders

In Wake of Hurricane Sandy, Look to Louisiana for Lessons

Has the Gulf Coast Learned Katrina's Lessons in Time for Isaac?

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Assessing Public Reach of the 2023 National Test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) System: Results of a National Survey

Opportunities for an Artificial Intelligence–Focused Research Hub in Jackson, Mississippi

Syndromic Surveillance 2.0: Emerging Global Surveillance Strategies for Infectious Disease Epidemics

Existing and Emerging Topics and Potential Priorities for the Safety and Security of the Maritime Environment

Developing the Great Lakes National Center of Expertise for Oil Spill Preparedness and Response: An Opportunity to Reduce Risk and Impacts of Future Spills in Freshwater

What's Missing From Community Disaster Response? The Whole Community

Advancing Community Resilience Research and Practice: Moving from "Me" to "We" to "3d"

Planning for the Upcoming Hurricane Season in Light of COVID-19

Enhancing Military–Civilian Medical Synergies: The Role of Army Medical Practice in Civilian Facilities

The U.S. Military Response to the 2010 Haiti Earthquake: Considerations for Army Leaders

In Wake of Hurricane Sandy, Look to Louisiana for Lessons

Has the Gulf Coast Learned Katrina's Lessons in Time for Isaac?

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