When Hurricanes Happen During Pandemics
Dec 9, 2020
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COVID-19 and the Experiences of Populations at Greater Risk: Description and Top-Line Summary Data — Wave 2, Fall 2020 2021
This report presents the results of the second of four surveys on how Americans' health views and values have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular focus on populations deemed at risk or underserved, including people of color and those from low- to moderate-income backgrounds. This top-line report summarizes descriptive findings from the second wave of the COVID-19 and the Experiences of Populations at Greater Risk Survey.
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Achievements and Needs for the Climate Change Scenario Framework 2021
Over the past ten years, the climate change research community has developed a scenario framework combining alternative futures of climate and society to facilitate integrated research and consistent assessment to inform policy. Here we assess how well this framework is working and what challenges it faces.
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Communication Missteps During COVID-19 Hurt Those Already Most at Risk 2020
Emergency risk communication is a crucial part responding to crises, but it's also a critical part of preventing negative outcomes from communication missteps.
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Research in Mathematics and Public Policy 2020
This volume features a variety of research projects at the intersection of mathematics and public policy. The topics included here fall in the areas of cybersecurity and climate change.
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Climate Impacts Summary and Outlook: Fall 2020 2020
This seasonal climate summary draws from a variety of scientific resources for the benefit of policymakers, practitioners, residents, and community leaders in the Mid-Atlantic region, with a focus on the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This edition includes details on fall 2020 weather, regional climate trends, and the upcoming winter season. An interactive tool shows historic tropical cyclone tracks in the Mid-Atlantic from 1980 to 2020.
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The Measurement of Disaster Recovery Efficiency Using Data Envelopment Analysis: An Application to Electric Power Restoration 2020
This paper considers disaster severity to assess efficiency for electric utilities. We provide an application to recent post-hurricane restoration activities across different electric power companies in the states and territories of the United States.
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Impact of Primary Care Worksite Health and Wellness Clinics on HbA1c Level Among Prediabetic or Diabetic Employees 2020
This study determined whether the use of worksite health and wellness clinics reduced hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) for prediabetic and diabetic employees.
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A Model of the Spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic During a Hurricane in Virginia 2020
As of August 24, 2020, the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic had resulted in the deaths of approximately 2,500 Virginians. The threat of the pandemic increases the complexity of risk management decisions during the hurricane season. This report examines the implications that a hurricane during the pandemic would have for Virginia.