The University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security (CHHS) works with the nation’s top emergency responders to develop plans, policies, and strategies for government, corporate, and institutional clients that ensure the safety of citizens in the event of natural or man-made catastrophes.
By Melissa Kim
CHHS Research Assistant, summer 2010
HIV and AIDS made headlines back in the early 1980s when doctors discovered that HIV was being transferred through blood donations. At the time, being infected with HIV was a death sentence, and... More
By John Roche
CHHS Research Assistant, summer 2010
Here's the scenario: It's October 2010. The Orioles have reached the playoffs and the Ravens season is underway. Both teams have a game on the same Sunday evening, and the Camden Yards area is... More
Mobile Press-Register Excerpt:
Amy Major, a senior law and policy analyst with the Center for Health and Homeland Security at the University of Maryland, said a disaster declaration under the Stafford Act would trigger many of the same responses... More
By Meaghan McCann
CHHS Research Assistant, summer 2010
There is a surprising addition to list of lessons learned from the U.S. response to the 2009 H1N1 outbreak: sometimes being over-prepared has its own risks.
As of July 2010, more than 40... More
Today, technology - cell phones, e-mail, social media, etc. - provides abundant opportunities for people to communicate instantly with one another. General information sharing, planning, and coordination occur seamlessly on a daily basis. These... More
After a catastrophe, state and local government agencies must face emergency situations that arise with a robust plan for the continuity of government.
Preparedness is crucial to institutional organizations; they provide much-needed services to the public, and often work with governments during emergencies.
