Daniel Aldrich Professor of Political Science, Public Policy, and Urban Affairs; Director, Masters Program in Security and Resilience d.aldrich@northeastern.edu Expertise Australia, Civil Society, COVID-19, Disasters, fires, Policy, Resilience Daniel Aldrich in the Press Rare earthquake shakes New York Interview with the co-director of Northeastern University’s the Global Resilience Institute, Dr. Daniel Aldrich, about whether New York is prepared to withstand a quake of a larger magnitude. Voice of America Taiwan Is Prepared to Deal with Earthquakes Daniel Aldrich teaches political science and public policy at Northeastern University. He said it was a major wake-up call that led to important government changes to improve emergency services and disaster reduction. Today Nurses rush to protect newborn babies during massive Taiwan earthquake Daniel Aldrich, the director of the Resilience Studies Program at Northeastern University in Massachusetts, told NBC News that Taiwan has enhanced its emergency response systems since a 1999 earthquake that killed approximately 2,400 people. Taiwan shaken but unbowed as biggest quake in 25 years spotlights preparedness — and lessons learned “It is a pretty miraculous outcome,” said Daniel Aldrich, a professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University who studies the resilience of cities, calling the toll “a very low number of deaths by a strong, powerful earthquake near an urban center.” NBC News Taiwan death toll rises and scores still missing after island’s biggest earthquake in 25 years Taiwanese authorities have taken major steps to improve earthquake preparedness and response since then, said Daniel Aldrich, director of the resilience studies program at Northeastern University in Boston. Earthquake: What has Taiwan prepared to respond to disasters? The 1999 earthquake disaster served as a wake-up call for the Taiwanese government, Time magazine quoted public policy professor Daniel Aldrich from Northeastern University in Boston. ABC News Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them? It was also a major wake-up call that led to key administrative reforms to improve emergency response and disaster reduction, according to Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University. Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them? It was also a major wake-up call that led to key administrative reforms to improve emergency response and disaster reduction, according to Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University. Here’s Why Taiwan Is So Exposed to Earthquakes It was also a major wake-up call that led to key administrative reforms to improve emergency response and disaster reduction, according to Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University. Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them? It was also a major wake-up call that led to key administrative reforms to improve emergency response and disaster reduction, according to Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University. Daniel Aldrich for Northeastern Global News Is Tampa prepared for the devastating impact of Hurricane Milton? Is Tampa prepared for the devastating impact of Hurricane Milton? With Hurricane Milton approaching Tampa, experts warn of devastating storm surges, infrastructure risks, and misinformation challenges. A section of critical highway collapsed in Wyoming. Could it happen anywhere? A section of critical highway collapsed in Wyoming. Could it happen anywhere? Wyoming’s Teton Pass illustrates just how vulnerable the nation’s roadways are to catastrophic failure, resilience expert says. Japan’s latest earthquake could’ve been much worse, a Northeastern expert says, but the country spends money to ‘keep people safe’ Japan’s latest earthquake could’ve been much worse, a Northeastern expert says, but the country spends money to ‘keep people safe’ Japan's latest earthquake could’ve been much worse if it wasn't for the country's innovative emergency preparations, says Northeastern expert. Sen. Dianne Feinstein remembered as trailblazer for women in politics, ardent defender of human rights Sen. Dianne Feinstein remembered as trailblazer for women in politics, ardent defender of human rights Sen. Dianne Feinstein leaves behind a legacy as a steadfast champion of gun reform and a trailblazing figure for women in politics. What can the Pacific Gas and Electric blackouts over the California wildfire risk teach us about the future of power grids? What can the Pacific Gas and Electric blackouts over the California wildfire risk teach us about the future of power grids? As winds pick up and the ground stays dry, Pacific Gas and Electric has announced another power shutoff in Northern California to prevent wires from sparking fires. But to put a stop to further damage, the key may be grids that don’t need shutting off: community networks of resources and democratic energy. Harvey brings out ‘hidden capacity in civil society’ to respond Harvey brings out ‘hidden capacity in civil society’ to respond As widespread damage and the effects of Hurricane Harvey continue to mount in Houston and across Texas and Louisiana, two Northeastern professors—Stephen Flynn and Daniel Aldrich—underscored the importance of leveraging volunteer help in response to the storm and examined what key issues will unfold in the days ahead. A victory and an uncertain future at Standing Rock A victory and an uncertain future at Standing Rock Protests over laying the Dakota Access oil pipeline in North Dakota represent more than just a fight over water- and land rights; the movement represents “a recalibration of what it means to be more fully human in this modern world,” one university expert says. Here, we take a look at this complex issue from three angles—the politics, protests, and people of Standing Rock. Infrastructure, shallow earthquake contribute to Italian towns’ destruction Infrastructure, shallow earthquake contribute to Italian towns’ destruction Professor and post-disaster recovery expert Daniel Aldrich discusses this week’s earthquake in Italy, what the country has and hasn’t done to protect itself against seismic activity, and what it will take for the affected communities to heal. As Canada wildfires rage, faculty experts examine the ramifications As Canada wildfires rage, faculty experts examine the ramifications Wildfires continue to rage for a third week in and around the city of Fort McMurray in Canada's Alberta province, the country’s oil-sands capital. Some 96,000 people have been evacuated from the area and 2,400 buildings have been destroyed. We spoke with three Northeastern experts who share insight into how the catastrophe will affect climate change, the likely impact on U.S. consumers, and how the Fort McMurray community can recover. Faculty experts examine a range of issues in Brussels attacks Faculty experts examine a range of issues in Brussels attacks The horrific bombings in Brussels on Tuesday have left another European city reeling after a terrorist attack. In the aftermath, we asked an interdisciplinary group of faculty members to offer insight into the events.
Rare earthquake shakes New York Interview with the co-director of Northeastern University’s the Global Resilience Institute, Dr. Daniel Aldrich, about whether New York is prepared to withstand a quake of a larger magnitude.
Voice of America Taiwan Is Prepared to Deal with Earthquakes Daniel Aldrich teaches political science and public policy at Northeastern University. He said it was a major wake-up call that led to important government changes to improve emergency services and disaster reduction.
Today Nurses rush to protect newborn babies during massive Taiwan earthquake Daniel Aldrich, the director of the Resilience Studies Program at Northeastern University in Massachusetts, told NBC News that Taiwan has enhanced its emergency response systems since a 1999 earthquake that killed approximately 2,400 people.
Taiwan shaken but unbowed as biggest quake in 25 years spotlights preparedness — and lessons learned “It is a pretty miraculous outcome,” said Daniel Aldrich, a professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University who studies the resilience of cities, calling the toll “a very low number of deaths by a strong, powerful earthquake near an urban center.”
NBC News Taiwan death toll rises and scores still missing after island’s biggest earthquake in 25 years Taiwanese authorities have taken major steps to improve earthquake preparedness and response since then, said Daniel Aldrich, director of the resilience studies program at Northeastern University in Boston.
Earthquake: What has Taiwan prepared to respond to disasters? The 1999 earthquake disaster served as a wake-up call for the Taiwanese government, Time magazine quoted public policy professor Daniel Aldrich from Northeastern University in Boston.
ABC News Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them? It was also a major wake-up call that led to key administrative reforms to improve emergency response and disaster reduction, according to Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University.
Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them? It was also a major wake-up call that led to key administrative reforms to improve emergency response and disaster reduction, according to Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University.
Here’s Why Taiwan Is So Exposed to Earthquakes It was also a major wake-up call that led to key administrative reforms to improve emergency response and disaster reduction, according to Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University.
Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them? It was also a major wake-up call that led to key administrative reforms to improve emergency response and disaster reduction, according to Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern University.