Decoding Disasters Are We Prepared For Another 9-11?

The video discusses how disasters, while devastating, offer opportunities for scientific research to improve future emergency management. Sociologist Trisha Walkendorf and her team study crises to enhance recovery efforts, evacuation strategies, and infrastructure resilience. Their work, supported by the National Science Foundation, has led to better handling of human remains, efficient donation management, and rapid business recovery. The research also informs better building codes and disaster mitigation strategies, ensuring that lessons learned are applied to help others in future disasters.

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