Nuclear disasters, tsunamis and pandemics: An insiders guide to how the US Government responds to crises
As shocking as crises may be to the public, crisis and disaster planning are integral to government planning and operations. From natural disasters and public health emergencies to attacks on the president or the country; the government is expected to respond to a diverse range of crises. But what do these plans look like? How do they get formulated and implemented? How extensive were the US government plans for a global pandemic? To discuss these issues, USSC hosted a webinar event featuring Rear Admiral Scott Deitchman, a 30-year veteran of the US Public Health Service who led emergency responses at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in conversation with Adam Kamradt-Scott, an associate professor in global health security and international relations at the University of Sydney.