As a sociologist, Merdjanoff focuses on the long-term recovery and resilience in populations affected by disasters, from Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Ian to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

In the wake of the devastating LA wildfires, the importance of stringent controls and oversight in disaster recovery efforts cannot be overstated. As we mobilize to rebuild and restore, it is crucial ...

When displaced families in Florida face the heartbreaking aftermath of a hurricane, it often takes careful planning and communication to make sure they receive essential help. Without such teamwork, ...

Across Jamaica, streets are littered with torn-off roofs, splintered wood and other debris left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Downed power lines have left communities in the dark, and many flooded ...

Recovery efforts in Central Texas are being shaped by lessons learned from past disasters, as communities work to rebuild after the July 4 flood. Years before the flooding, Hurricane Harvey forced ...

NYU School of Global Public Health's Alexis Merdjanoff reflects on two decades of data about long-term resilience and how we can better support health and safety in the aftermath of the next storm ...

Across Jamaica, streets are littered with torn-off roofs, splintered wood and other debris left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Downed power lines have left communities in the dark, and many flooded ...

But what happens after the cameras leave and federal assistance and recovery programs end? And why is it that some people can recover quickly after a disaster, while others struggle for years? These ...