The response phase is a reaction to the occurrence of a catastrophic disaster or emergency. It consists of actions which are aimed at saving lives, reducing economic losses and alleviating suffering.

A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including ...

Saint Louis University is a pioneer in disaster preparedness and response training and was one of the first to offer a degree program in the field. The public health preparedness and response ...