The other big lesson from Katrina is that it pays to be prepared. But it's also very difficult to stay prepared because the longer you go between events the more you'll see complacency. — Richard E. Besser Copy Share Image
It's critically important that people trust you during a public health crisis. — Richard E. Besser Copy Share Image
Looking at the individuals who suffered the most during the hurricane, you could see that those with underlying medical problems were at greater risk. — Richard E. Besser Copy Share Image
The other big lesson from Katrina is that it pays to be prepared. But it's also very difficult to stay prepared because the longer… — Richard E. Besser Copy Share Image
Emergency rooms are closed, many hospital wards are as well leaving people who are sick with heart disease, trauma, pregnancy complications, pneumonia, malaria and… — Richard E. Besser Copy Share Image
We as a global community are only as strong as our weakest link. — Richard E. Besser Copy Share Image
