Browse Publications: Environmental Projects
No more Katrinas: How reducing disparities can promote disaster preparedness
This paper presents a synthesis of findings and themes from a set of background papers commissioned by the Joint Center and from a convening of California-based stakeholders. It concludes with a set of core principles that should form a framework for disaster preparedness planning in the future.
In the Wake of Katrina: The Continuing Saga of Housing and Rebuilding in New Orleans
In this paper, James Carr and his co-authors provide a
thorough examination of the many factors that have delayed
or continue to serve as persistent barriers to rebuilding
housing stock in New Orleans.
Understanding the Role of African American Churches and Clergy in Community Crisis Response
This paper examines the Katrina-related experiences of
Black clergy and churches to ensure that lessons learned
help inform future disaster preparedness planning efforts
and policy reforms.