Managing Emergencies & Natural Disasters
mend lab
The MEND (Managing Emergencies and Natural Disasters) Lab in the School of Aging Studies at 新澳门六合彩内幕信息combines the research of faculty members concerning disaster preparedness for older adults and caregivers. This work includes federal and foundation grant-funded projects on the effects of hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic and disaster preparedness policies and practices.
The MEND Research Mission
- To increase awareness about the importance of emergency preparedness for older adults and caregivers
- To understand and explain the impact of disasters on vulnerable populations
- To provide resources to help all individuals make the best possible decisions when faced with an emergency