Article Out Loud – Shielding Communities: Public Health Strategies for Natural Hazards

Full article by Raphael M. Barishansky and Andrew D. Pickett, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 15, 2024. In this feature article, two public health leaders share common risk concerns when natural hazards occur. History shows that the increasing frequency of events and growing population sizes have been increasing the scale of events and the needs of affected populations. Listen to expert insights on how mitigating complex public health challenges requires personnel across disciplines to plan, coordinate, and develop response strategies that build a mutual understanding of the potential risks and hazards communities face.