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A general event that poses a public health threat by creating mass casualties (e.g. conventional weapons, general emergency
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National Center for Post Tramatic Stress Disorders
"What are the traumatic stress effects of terrorism?" [Fact sheet], 2003-05-14 (HTML; 43k)
http://www.ncptsd.org/facts/disasters/fs_terrorism.html
The fact sheet outlines the risk assessment for post-traumatic stress disorder as related to Terrorism by reviewing literature
related to past terrorist events - Oklahoma City Bombing, Lockerbie plan crash, and the Japanese subway event.
Terrorism--Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder--Risk Assessment
Disaster Phase: Response/Recovery
885
Milbank Memorial Fund
"September 11 and the Shifting Priorities of Public and Population Health in New York" [Report (administrative)], 2003-05-01 (HTML; 197.4k)
http://www.milbank.org/reports/911/911.html
The first of three reports, this reviews the New York experience of 9/11 and the response of the local public health, environmental,
educational, and social welfare agency and the influence they had on the subsequent political agenda.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Disaster Response--Public Administration
Disaster Phase: Evaluation
741
New York Academy of Medicine
"Public Safety Studies on Evacuations of World Trade Center Will Be Announced at April 8th Community Forum : Forum Sponsored
by the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and The New York Academy of Medicine" [Press release], 2003-03-28 (HTML; 12.7k)
http://www.nyam.org/news/2003/032803.shtml
A forum at the NY Academy of Medicine to annouce a study by Columbia, the NYC DOH, CDC and NIST of the evacuation procedures
used on 9/11 at the World Trade Center to enhance the safety of occupants in tall buildings by improving understanding of
human behavior.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Evacuation and Relocation--Surveys
Disaster Phase: Evaluation
715
New York Academy of Medicine
"NYAM Researchers Find Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Prevalent in NYC After Sept. 11 Attack" [Press release], 2003-03-26 (HTML; 14.3k)
http://www.nyam.org/news/2002/032602.shtml
Press release announcing an upcoming article in NEJM (3/2002) by researchers at the NY Academy of Medicine in the area of
PTSD following 9/11 attack. Media coverage following publication may be accessed at: http://www.nyam.org/news/2002/032902.shtml
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder--September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001
Disaster Phase: Evaluation
702
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
"Mass Trauma Casualty Predictor" [Website], 2003-03-17 (HTML; 13.6k)
http://www.cdc.gov/masstrauma/preparedness/predictor.htm
Basic information on how to estimate initial casualty volume and pattern after a mass trauma event based on past events for
hosptial administrator and staff.
Mass Casualties--Hospitals--Preparedness
Disaster Phase: Planning
740
New York Academy of Medicine
"PTSD Persists Among Four Groups of New Yorkers in the First Year After the Sept. 11 Attacks, Academy Finds : Academy researchers
find those of certain age, income, employment status and life-stressor history most likely to have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
as of Jan. 2003" [Press release], 2003-02-18 (HTML; 16.4k)
http://www.nyam.org/news/2003/021803.shtml
Annouces research by NY Academy of Medicine staff outlining New Yorkers’ psychological status more than a year after the Sept.
11 terrorist attacks.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Psychological Impact--Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Disaster Phase: Evaluation
773
John Hopkins Medicine
"Problem of panic in disaster response" [Presentations and conference papers], 2003-02-04 (HTML; 17k)
http://www.hopkins-biodefense.org/pages/events/peoplesrole/clarke/clarke_trans.html
Delivered at a summit held at Johns Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies (Feb. 2003) on The Public as an Asset,
Not a Problem. Discusses several disasters in history and the lack of panic that was evidenced.
Disaster Response--Psychological Impact--Panic
Disaster Phase: Response/Recovery
775
John Hopkins Medicine
"Frail and the hardy seniors of 9/11 : The needs and contributions of older Americans" [Presentations and conference papers], 2003-02-04 (HTML; 20.4k)
http://www.hopkins-biodefense.org/pages/events/peoplesrole/lewis/lewis_trans.html
Delivered at a summit held at Johns Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies (Feb. 2003) on The Public as an Asset,
Not a Problem. Discuss how the World Trade Center incident impacted the older population in that immediate area.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Aged--Collective Behavior
Disaster Phase: Response/Recovery
780
John Hopkins Medicine
"Community organizations acting during crisis : 9/11 and neighborhood associations" [Presentations and conference papers], 2003-02-04 (HTML; 18k)
http://www.hopkins-biodefense.org/pages/events/peoplesrole/lapson/lapson_trans.html
Delivered at a summit held at Johns Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies (Feb. 2003) on The Public as an Asset,
Not a Problem. Relates her personal 9/11 experience as a community leader and the evacuation from Ground Zero.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Disaster Response--Evacuation and Relocation
Disaster Phase: Response/Recovery
771
John Hopkins Medicine
"Leadership's role in helping New Yorkers prevail after 9/11" [Presentations and conference papers], 2003-02-03 (HTML; 48.3k)
http://www.hopkins-biodefense.org/pages/events/peoplesrole/cohen/cohen_trans.html
Delivered at a summit held at Johns Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies (Feb. 2003) on The Public as an Asset,
Not a Problem. Cohen discusses the leadership response in New York City to the events of 9/11. He was the New York City Commissioner
of Health at the time.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Disaster Response--Decision Making
Disaster Phase: Response/Recovery
739
New York Academy of Medicine
"Those Who Viewed Disturbing Televised Images From Sept. 11 Suffered Worse PTSD, Depression : New Academy study in current
issue of Psychiatry" [Press release], 2003-01-24 (HTML; 14k)
http://www.nyam.org/news/2003/012403.shtml
Anouncement of research by NY Academy of Medicine staff to be published in Jan 2003 Psychiatry on the effects viewing images
of 9/11 had on New Yorkers.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Psychological Impact--Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Disaster Phase: Evaluation
686
National Academic Publishers
"Preparing for the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism : A Public Health Strategy" [Monograph], 2003-01-01 (HTML; )
http://search.nap.edu/books/0309089530/html/
Terrorism--Mental Health--Preparedness
Disaster Phase: Planning
700
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
"Pediatric Preparedness for Disasters and Terrorism : A National Consensus Conference" [Executive summary], 2003-01-01 (PowerPoint; 205k)
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/children/pdf/working/execsumm03.pdf
Summary of meeting which focused on the needs of children in disasters, develop a consensus statement and address gaps.
Pediatrics--Disaster Planning--Preparedness
CDC Focus Area A: Preparedness Planning and Readiness Assessment
Disaster Phase: Planning
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New York Academy of Medicine
"Use of Psychiatric Counseling, Medication Rose Slightly in Manhattan After Sept. 11 Attacks; Not Among Men, Young Adults,
the Uninsured : Cultural factors, perceived stigma may have contributed to the low rates of post-disaster treatment among
those populations" [Press release], 2002-09-23 (HTML; 15.6k)
http://www.nyam.org/news/2002/092302.shtml
Annouces research by NY Academy of Medicine staff presented at the 2002 annual meeting of the American College of Epidemiology
in Albuquerque, N.M on the increased use of mental health services in Manhattan post 9/11.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Mental Health--Mental Health Services
Disaster Phase: Evaluation
722
New York Academy of Medicine
"Sept. 9 conference revisits the long-lasting mental and physical health impacts from Sept. 11 attacks on World Trade Center
: Impact on firefighters, children, borough residents chronicled by researchers and national health leaders gathered at the
Academy" [Press release], 2002-09-13 (HTML; 30.4k)
http://www.nyam.org/news/2002/091302.shtml
Annouces and summarizes a conference held at the NY Academy of Medicine evaluating the impact of 9/11 on physical and mental
well being.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Psychological Impact--Public Health
Disaster Phase: Evaluation
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New York Academy of Medicine
"Environmental, Psychological Factors Linked to Worsened Asthma Symptoms After Sept. 11 Attacks, New Academy Study Shows :
Manhattan asthmatics who endured breathing, psychological impacts from World Trade Center collapse were more likely to report
their asthma worsened after Sept. 11, says study in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report" [Press release], 2002-09-05 (HTML; 15k)
http://www.nyam.org/news/2002/090502.shtml
Announes the publication in MMWR (9/6/02) of research by NY Academy of Medicine staff on the increase of Asthma in New York
post 9/11 bases on a phone survey.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Psychological Impact--Environmental Impact Analysis
Disaster Phase: Evaluation
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University of Rochester Medical Center
"World Trade Center Environmental Impact Research : The health and environmental impact of the World Trade Center disaster" [Report (administrative)], 2002-09-01 (PDF; 176k)
http://www2.envmed.rochester.edu/envmed/ehsc/outreach/WTC-911News-Fall2002.pdf
Bulletin of ongoing several ongoing research studies concerning environmental health risks of exposure to the World Trade
Center area during the 9/11 attach and subsequent cleanup.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Environmental Impact Analysis
Disaster Phase: Evaluation
720
New York Academy of Medicine
"Important research findings on Sept. 11's impact on drug use, psychological well-being in September issue of Journal of Urban
Health" [Press release], 2002-08-30 (HTML; 17.8k)
http://www.nyam.org/news/2002/083002.shtml
Announce of the publication (Journal of Urban Health, Sept. 2002) of research by NY Academy of Medicine staff on the mental
health status of New York City residents following Sept. 11
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Psychological Impact--Awareness
Disaster Phase: Evaluation
719
New York Academy of Medicine
"National Experts to Examine "One Year After 9/11: What Have We Learned and Where Do We Go from Here?"" [Press release], 2002-07-24 (HTML; 15.3k)
http://www.nyam.org/news/2002/072402.shtml
Announces a meeting held at the NY Academy of Medicine to examine the physical, mental and environmental health consequences
of the Sept. 11 attacks.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Public Health--Lessons Learned
Disaster Phase: Evaluation
592
Greater New York Hospital Association
"Summary of "Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Decontamination" : from Joint Commission Perspectives December 2001" [Guidelines/protocol], 2002-07-22 (PDF; 156k)
http://www.gnyha.org/eprc/general/templates/JCAHO_Summary_NBC_Decon.pdf
Summarizes the JCAHO paper on how to set up a decontamination area, triage contaminated patients and how to carry out decontamination.
Prepared by GNYHA, but based on a JCAHO document.
Decontamination--Hospitals
Disaster Phase: Response/Recovery
718
New York Academy of Medicine
"Nearly One-Quarter of City Children Received Counseling After September 11 Attacks : Children of depressed, traumatized parents
were most often sent for mental health care" [Press release], 2002-06-27 (HTML; 17.8k)
http://www.nyam.org/news/2002/062702.shtml
Announces the publication (Psychiatric Services, July 2002) of a study by NY Academy of Medicine staff on the psychological
effects of 9/11 attack on New York City children
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Child Psychology--Awareness
Disaster Phase: Evaluation
717
New York Academy of Medicine
"Use of Alcohol, Cigarettes, Marijuana Rose in Manhattan after Sept. 11 : Those reporting substance abuse more apt to suffer
from depression, PTSD" [Press release], 2002-05-28 (HTML; 13.1k)
http://www.nyam.org/news/2002/052802.shtml
Announces the publication (American Journal of Epidemiology June 2002) of a research study conducted by staff of the NY Academy
of Medicine in the collective behavior of Manhattan residents post 9/11 with regard to use of alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Collective Behavior--Awareness
Disaster Phase: Evaluation
716
New York Academy of Medicine
"Researchers Investigate Links Between Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks and Preschoolers' Respiratory Health In Lower Manhattan :
Effect on Chinatown community to be studied for the first time" [Press release], 2002-05-10 (HTML; 16.6k)
http://www.nyam.org/news/2002/0501002b.shtml
Announces the spring 2002 research by NY Academy of Medicine staff to assess the respiratory health of children living in
Chinatown since 9/11 attack.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Environmental Impact Analysis--Pediatrics
Disaster Phase: Evaluation
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Columbia University
"Emergency Preparedness Competencies (annotated) : Public Health Professionals" [Assessment tool], 2002-04-01 (PDF; 223k)
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/nursing/institute-centers/chphsr/Prof.pdf
Explains the skills needs for Public Health Professionals
Public Health Practice--Organization and Administration--Competencies
Disaster Phase: Planning
632
National Academic Publishers
"Countering Terrorism : Lessons Learned from Natural and Technological Disasters" [Monograph], 2002-04-01 (HTML; )
Summary of the National Disasters Roundtable Forum on Countering Terrorism held Feb. 28-March 1, 2002 in Washington, D.C.
Review of lessons learned from past natural and technological disasters, compared with 9/11 incident in an attempt to better
prepared for future terrorist attacks.
Terrorism--Preparedness
CDC Focus Area A: Preparedness Planning and Readiness Assessment
Disaster Phase: Planning
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Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Associations
"Introduction to NBC Terrorism : an awareness primer and preparedness guide for emergency responders" [Guidelines/protocol], 2001-10-15 (PDF; 276k)
http://www.disasters.org/dera/library/Heyer%20WMD.pdf
Provides basic introductory information on weapon types and emergency response for first responders and community leaders
to safeguard selves and others.
Terrorism--Disaster Response--Awareness
CDC Focus Area A: Preparedness Planning and Readiness Assessment
Disaster Phase: Mitigation
747
Worker Education and Training Program
"Response to the World Trade Center (WTC) Disaster : Initial WETP Grantee Response and Preliminary Assessment of Training Needs" [Report (research)], 2001-10-06 (PDF; 1.54m)
http://wetp.org/wtc/WETP%20WTC%20Report.pdf
Report bases on a short-term technical assistance and coordination task by Worker Education and Training Program at the WTC
site post 9/11. To assist rescue ativities by WETP grantees, assess and evaluate safety and health of rescue workers, perform
a training needs assessment. Published by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Disaster Response--Needs Assessment
Disaster Phase: Evaluation
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Columbia University
"Local Public Health Competencies for Emergency Response : Innovations in Public Health Practice" [Presentations and conference papers], 2001-09-10 (MS PowerPoint; 768k)
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/nursing/institute-centers/chphsr/cdcppt/index.htm
Presentation
Emergency Management--Disaster Response--Comparative Analysis
Disaster Phase: Planning
615
National Center for Post Tramatic Stress Disorders
"Disaster Mental Health Services : A guidebook for clinicians and administrators" [Guidelines/protocol], 2000-11-21 (HTML; )
http://www.ncptsd.org/publications/disaster/index.html
Provides basic information for on disaster mental health for clinicians and administrators to provide guidelines on developing
disaster mental health strategies.
Mental Health--Disaster Counseling--Clinician
Disaster Phase: Response/Recovery
564
Northwest Center for Public Health Practice
"Montana Public Health Needs Assessment" [Assessment tool], 1999-11-01 (PDF; 118k)
http://healthlinks.washington.edu/nwcphp/bttools/MTtnat.pdf
Survey of public heatlh workers in the state of Montana to identify training needs
Public Health--Education and Training--Surveys
CDC Focus Area G: Education and Training
Disaster Phase: Planning
565
Northwest Center for Public Health Practice
"Profile and Training Needs Assessment of Community and Public Health Professionals in the State of Wyoming : conducted by
the University of Wyoming and the State of Wyoming Public Health Department" [Assessment tool], 1999-11-01 (PDF; 342k)
http://healthlinks.washington.edu/nwcphp/bttools/WYtnat.pdf
Survey of public health workforce in Wyoming to identiy their training and continuing education needs.
Public Health--Education and Training--Surveys
CDC Focus Area G: Education and Training
Disaster Phase: Planning
768
National Academic Publishers
"Chemical and Biological Terrorism : Research and Development to Improve Civilian Medical Response" [Monograph], 1999-01-01 (HTML; 279 pages)
http://www.nap.edu/books/0309061954/html/index.html
This work assess the 1999 state of research, development and technology information on detecting potential chemical or biologlical
agents and protecting the public. Includes recommendation of priorties for future research and development.
Chemical Warfare Agents--Bioterrorism--Disaster Response
Disaster Phase: Response/Recovery
90
BMJ Publishing Group
"BMJ : British Medical Journal" [Ejournal], 1995-05-01 (HTML; )
http://bmj.com
Provides international/European coverage of general topics
Public Health
Disaster Phase: Planning
618
New Zealand Digital Library
"Guidelines for Assessing Disaster Preparedness in the Health Sector" [Guidelines/protocol], 1995-01-01 (HTML; 45k)
http://www.nzdl.org/cgi-bin/library?e=d-000-00---0paho--00-0-0-0prompt-10---4---Document---0-1l--1-en-50---20-about---001-001-1-0utfZz-8-0-0utfZz-8-0&a=d&c=paho&cl=CL1.2&d=HASH017da7d0d84254727f90dc12
This work provides a practical approach to evaluating the most important aspects of health sector preparedness
Disaster Planning--Preparedness
CDC Focus Area A: Preparedness Planning and Readiness Assessment
Disaster Phase: Planning
92
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
"Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report" [Ejournal], 1982-01-01 (HTML; )
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr
This is a weekly report that is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Disease Information--Mortality--Morbidity
Disaster Phase: Evaluation
39
Department of Veteran Affairs
"Biological [and] Chemical Warfare and Terrorism : Advanced topics in Medical Defense against Biological and Chemical Agents" [Webcast], (HTML; )
http://www.biomedtraining.org/webcast.htm
U.S. Army Medical Command continuing education webcasts. Focus of webcasts vary.
Bioterrorism--Chemical Warfare Agents--Armed Conflict
Disaster Phase: Planning
75
National Association of County and City Health Officials
"Local Centers for Public Health Preparedness : Year 3 report" [Report (administrative)], (PDF; 279k)
http://archive.naccho.org/Documents/BT_Year3Report.pdf
Third year report lists tools and resources developed by three advanced centers of the Centers for Public Health Preparedness
project. The advanced centers are Dekalb County Center for Public Health Preparedness (Decatur, GA), the Center for the Advanced
Public Health Preparedness (Denver, CO), and the Center for Public Health Preparedness, Rochester (NY)
Public Health--Preparedness--Needs Assessment
Disaster Phase: Planning
235
Columbia University
"Emergency Preparedness : core competencies for all public health workers" [Assessment tool], (PDF; 81.5k)
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/nursing/institute-centers/chphsr/broch.pdf
Two page brochure outlining core competencies as developed by Columbia University.
Emergency Management--Preparedness--Education and Training
CDC Focus Area G: Education and Training
Disaster Phase: Planning
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