1. Disasters Natural and Human Caused

2. What are Disasters? Disasters are devastating natural, accidental or willful events that suddenly result in severe negative economic and social consequences for the affected population, including: – Physical injury – Loss of life – Loss of property – Physical/Emotional hardship – Failure of administrative/operational systems

3. Why Study Disasters? Can we agree to get along? – If we want a peaceful planet, we study disaster to prevent human suffering

4. How can we alleviate suffering? – Planning, preparation, response

5. Case Studies Natural Disaster – Hurricane Katrina (2005) –vs- Sandy (2012) Human Disaster – 9/11 (2001) –vs- Boston Marathon Bombings

6. “Lessons Learned” Lessons learned from Katrina Lessons learned from 9/11

7. This week… Predicting Natural Disasters Planning for Human Disasters Responding to Disasters