The Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) runs from Northern California to Vancouver, Canada, and has the potential to unleash a magnitude 9 earthquake and an accompanying tsunami that would devastate the Pacific Northwest. To address the health ramifications of this and other regional catastrophes, affected communities must develop resilience with the support of collaborative and innovative research that spans state and international borders. In September 2023, representatives of the University of Washington Center for Disaster Resilient Communities (CDRC) traveled to Vancouver,…
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Center for Disaster Resilient Communities launches with support from the Population Health Initiative
New center will help communities prepare for and respond to disasters, with expertise from 100+ UW researchers in disaster science, public health, engineering, medicine, data science, nursing, public policy and environmental science SEATTLE (September 6, 2023) — The University of Washington today launched its new Center for Disaster Resilient Communities (CDRC), bringing together some of the world’s top experts to inform and strengthen how communities prepare for and respond to disasters. The Center unites the UW’s expertise in disaster science…
New study identifies climate hazards as Duwamish Valley’s greatest concern
A recent survey of Seattle residents living in South Park and Georgetown found that more residents listed environmental hazards as a top concern than any other problem facing the area. This study – a collaboration between University of Washington researchers, Duwamish River Community Coalition, City of Seattle, Public Health–Seattle & King County and Washington Department of Health – built on the Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response approach used by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to…