Superstorm Sandy’s Impact on the Provision of WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) Services in New York State

• 2018

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• Michelle Wemette; Asante Shipp Hilts; Stephanie Mack; Yunshu Li; Millicent Eidson; Loretta Santilli
PMID: 29317004DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017%2FS1368980017003846

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This study evaluated the impact of Superstorm Sandy (2012) on Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) providers in New York State. It used focus groups, interviews, and surveys to gather information from WIC staff in affected areas. Recommendations for improving emergency preparedness include better communication methods and flexible resources. The research aims to help public health services continue during disasters by learning from past experiences with Sandy's impact on vulnerable populations like women and children who rely on WIC support.


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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; New York; New York City; Public Health; Cyclonic Storms; Food Assistance

Institutions: New York State Department of Health

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