Destination Disaster

The State of Public Health in the United States

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 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membership [https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membership] 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_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] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membership [https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membership] 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] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Quick Show Update

Quick update on the reason for the shows hiatus. New episodes return November 1st, 2024. Instagram: @destination.disaster ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Special Episode - Project 2025 and the Destruction of Federal Emergency Management

On this special episode, we sit down and read through the treasonous manifesto that is Project 2025. We look at key portions that will result in the dismantling of FEMA, NOAA, and the CDC should a new conservative administration win the next election. This project does not die with the election of Donald Trump so be sure to get out and vote. NEED TO REGISTER TO VOTE? https://vote.gov [https://vote.gov] SOURCES: https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdf https://www.adl.org/resources/report/right-wing-extremist-terrorism-united-states https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/306123.pdf https://www.cato.org/blog/illegal-border-crosser-terror-watchlist-released-border-patrol-apprehended-later-what-do-we https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/cbp-enforcement-statistics https://annamaria.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/emergency-management/ INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC: Dakota Mack - Unrelenting https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14965 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.