Johns Hopkins Public Health Preparedness Programs

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Understanding the Basics

The topics listed below comprise a range of preparedness issues prevalent in the post-9/11 era. An understanding of these topics can improve the public's ability to recognize and respond to an array of threats, both intentional and unintentional.

Biological Weapons

Some Examples:

Food Security 

Mental Health  

Risk Communication  

Water Security  

Worker Safety  

 

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water to help prevent illness.

About the Experts

George S. Everly Jr.
George S. Everly Jr., PhD
Dr. Everly has an extensive background in disaster mental health work. He is the non-governmental representative to the United Nations for a non-profit United Nations-affiliated public health and safety organization and chairman of the board emeritus. More...
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