What can hurricanes teach us about socioeconomic mobility?
BY ASAD L. ASAD Hurricane Katrina wrought havoc on New Orleans but, nine years later, is there a silver lining to be found? continue reading → Read more
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Weathering the Storm: Our genes may help determine how we respond to disaster.
February 3, 2014 in News & Events /by adminBy LORI SHRIDHARE December 6, 2013 When natural disasters unleash horrific damage and generate mass casualties, the psychological impact on survivors typically includes posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with symptoms that can range from mild and transitory to long-term duress. Read the article here.
Lesson from Louisiana: Don’t Forget the Renters
July 3, 2013 /0 Comments/in News & Events /by adminOn May 20, 2013, a tornado with peak winds of 210 miles per hour struck Moore, Oklahoma, killing 24 people, injuring 377 more, destroying 1,150 homes and causing an estimated two billion dollars in damage. After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated parts of Louisiana and Mississippi in 2005, state officials chose to prioritize the repair […]
Gene X Environment
May 11, 2012 /0 Comments/in News & Events /by adminBenefits of Longitudinal Disaster Data
7 years after Katrina, New Orleans homeless twice pre-storm level
May 11, 2012 /0 Comments/in News & Events /by admin7 years after Katrina, New Orleans homeless twice pre-storm level