Smithey, Iris2014-01-062014-01-062014-01-06http://hdl.handle.net/2097/17023As a nation, Americans are underprepared for disasters. Part of this problem stems from our inability to define the threats we face and from our inability to fully and properly define preparedness. In this paper, I propose a plan to assess a region’s threat-level and preparedness-level. Once a professional obtains these values, they can compare them to assess the region’s needs and to help in spending allocations. To assist in explanation, two cities’ disaster threats are analyzed to point out weaknesses that the general public may not understand. Galveston, Texas is one of these cities and is also where I completed my field experience. During this time, I learned about Galveston County’s disaster plans, specifically those for hurricane recovery and Points of Dispensing during the recovery processen-USThis Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).Disaster preparednessGalveston County, TexasReportPublic Health (0573)