Lessons from Katrina: What Went Wrong, What Was Learned, Who's Most Vulnerable

Authors

Irwin Redlener, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
David M. Abramson, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Richard Garfield, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

Abstract

The article examines the lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina, emphasizing that while natural disasters are inevitable, their impact can be significantly mitigated through improved planning, addressing social vulnerabilities, and learning from past failures. It argues that Katrina's devastating effects were exacerbated by existing social issues and inadequate preparedness, highlighting the need for comprehensive strategies to reduce future risks.

Disciplines

Administrative Law | Health Law and Policy | International Law | Jurisdiction | Law

Recommended Citation

Irwin Redlener, David M. Abramson & Richard Garfield, Lessons from Katrina: What Went Wrong, What Was Learned, Who's Most Vulnerable, 13 Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just. 783 (2008).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol13/iss4/5