When children are hungry, sleepy from a night spent fighting untreated asthma, or hobbled by symptoms of undiagnosed illnesses, they are less likely to do well in school. — Irwin Redlener Copy Share Image
Every school should have well-rehearsed emergency response protocols covering a variety of possible scenarios, from fire to armed intruders. Schools should have good lines of communications with local emergency response officials and practice those relationships in drills and special exercises. — Irwin Redlener Copy Share Image
The larger the disaster, the more necessary it is to have the government as the principal driver of recovery. — Irwin Redlener Copy Share Image
Many low-income children face chronic stress from nutritional deprivation or persistent violence at home or in the community. By addressing their medical, emotional and… — Irwin Redlener Copy Share Image
No organization should be allowed near disaster unless they are willing to cooperate with some level of established leadership. — Irwin Redlener Copy Share Image
If we ensure access to health care and 'best practice' asthma treatment for children, especially those at high risk, there is the potential to… — Irwin Redlener Copy Share Image
The problem with most children's hospitals is that they are passive. They are high quality. They are filled with the best doctors. But their… — Irwin Redlener Copy Share Image
Every single administration in American political history has put cronies and pals and donors into political positions. But normally those people become the ambassador… — Irwin Redlener Copy Share Image
There are several very good websites which describe the details of preparedness planning for citizens. — Irwin Redlener Copy Share Image
There's detailed information on how to assemble a nuclear weapon from parts. There's books about how to build a nuclear bomb. — Irwin Redlener Copy Share Image
There isn't a single American city, in my estimation, that has sufficient plans for a nuclear terrorist event. — Irwin Redlener Copy Share Image
Immigrant children are highly vulnerable. Their level of disadvantage and fragility has consistently grown due to factors outside their control. — Irwin Redlener Copy Share Image
Even the best community organizations and faith-based initiatives and the extraordinary charity of Americans across the country can't carry the brunt of eliminating poverty. — Irwin Redlener Copy Share Image
