Managing Emergencies & Natural Disasters
mend lab
The MEND (Managing Emergencies and Natural Disasters) Lab in the School of Aging Studies at ±«Óãtv 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