After reading this week’s resources including Ready or Not? Protecting the Public’s Health 2012, refer to the State-by-State Preparedness website at:
http://www.amednews.com/article/20130107/health/130109975/6/
Or:
http://healthyamericans.org/report/101/
Examine your state’s emergency preparedness rankings. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your state according to the 10 criteria, and why you feel your state is prepared or unprepared. What public health strategies can be implemented to increase your state’s preparedness?