Destination Disaster is a weekly episodic podcast that reviews past, present and future disasters in the United States and how those impacts have shaped policies and increased public awareness.
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This week, we discuss the current state of public health in the United States and the risk of a highly virulent strain of influenza that could result in a 50% mortality rate if left unmanaged.
Sources:
CDC Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report (FluView) – Provides up-to-date data on influenza activity, hospitalizations, and mortality. FluView Interactive Data (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/)
CDC Norovirus Surveillance System – Tracks outbreaks of Norovirus in the U.S., including case numbers and locations. Norovirus Trends and Reports (https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/trends-outbreaks.html)
CDC COVID-19 and Respiratory Illness Reports – Recent data on hospitalizations and co-circulating respiratory viruses. COVID Data Tracker (https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/)
The Lancet – Research articles on H5N1 influenza strains, transmission risks, and vaccine efficacy. Example: "Human Susceptibility to Avian Influenza H5N1: A Systematic Review."
Nature Medicine – Covers emerging pathogens, viral mutations, and global health threats. Example: "Pandemic Potential of H5N1 Influenza: A Genomic Perspective."
American Hospital Association (AHA) – Reports on hospital readiness, staffing shortages, and resource constraints. Example: "The State of America's Hospitals: Post-COVID Challenges."
Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security – Publications on pandemic preparedness and vulnerabilities in the U.S. healthcare system. Health Security Resources (https://www.centerforhealthsecurity.org/)
World Health Organization (WHO) – Global influenza and Norovirus surveillance data. Global Influenza Programme (https://www.who.int/teams/global-influenza-programme)
Congressional Research Service (CRS) – Analysis of U.S. pandemic response capabilities and federal policy changes. Example: "Pandemic Preparedness in the U.S.: Challenges and Solutions."
Public Statements and Policy Proposals – Statements from incoming or outgoing health officials regarding vaccines, public health strategies, and pandemic preparedness.
ProPublica – Investigative reporting on healthcare systems and pandemic preparedness. Example: "The Next Pandemic: How America’s Health System is Unprepared."
Reuters Health – Updates on viral outbreaks and government responses. Example: "CDC Warns of Early Flu and Norovirus Surges Across the U.S."
Intro Music:
CJ-0: Evidence Board
https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17143
Wicked Cinema: Fallout
https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14669
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10 Nov 2024
Hurricane Milton's Catastrophic Impact
This week, we're discussing the catastrophic impact that Hurricane Milton had in the Northern portions of Mexico, and throughout the state of Florida.
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Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Milton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Milton)
Music/Sound Effects:
Intro/Outro:
Dakota Mack - Unrelenting
https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14965 (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14965)
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1 Nov 2024
Hurricane Helene's Catastrophic Impact
Welcome Back! This week, we're discussing the catastrophic impact that Hurricane Helene had on the Appalachian portions of America. Death, destruction, and misinformation plagued this response.
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Have an idea for an episode? Email us!
destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com (https://open.acast.com/networks/602bf1fa822ccf0f5cda6ec4/shows/6254b3a9b2bba4001432d5ee/episodes/destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com)
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Helene (https://open.acast.com/networks/602bf1fa822ccf0f5cda6ec4/shows/6254b3a9b2bba4001432d5ee/episodes/%EF%BB%BFhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Helene)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_Hurricane_Helene_in_North_Carolina (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_Hurricane_Helene_in_North_Carolina)
Music/Sound Effects:
Intro/Outro:
Dakota Mack - Unrelenting
https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14965 (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14965)
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